Joel O.

My name is Jewel Obelidhon, and I am applying for the Remote Assistant Paralegal position. I am based in the Philippines and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, major in Marketing Management. I bring 8+ years of experience as a Virtual Assistant supporting business owners, agencies, executives, and law firms, along with 3 + years of focused experience as a remote paralegal assistant for U.S.-based criminal and debt defense law firms. My background is centered on providing reliable legal administrative support, with strong experience in: Intake and Case Management – handling client intake, organizing case details, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring files are updated and properly managed throughout each stage of the matter E-filing – preparing and filing legal documents with courts in a timely and accurate manner Drafting Motions and Pleadings – assisting with the preparation of legal documents such as Answers, Motions for Continuance, Take-Nothing Judgments, Arbitration and Demand, and other pleadings Arraignment and Docket Sounding Support – tracking hearings, coordinating schedules, and assisting with post-arraignment matters and docket-related tasks Discovery Support – organizing documents, tracking deadlines, and assisting with discovery-related case preparation, Pre and post Discovery documents. Plea in Absentia Filings – preparing and processing plea in absentia documents with accuracy and attention to court requirements Settlements – communicating settlement offers to clients, documenting their decisions, and relaying instructions clearly and professionally Communication with Key Parties – corresponding with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff to provide updates, confirm filings, request case status, and maintain smooth case progression I am proficient in Clio, Lawcus and Lawmatics for case management, client intake, workflow tracking, and document organization. My experience working remotely with U.S. law firms has strengthened my ability to manage deadlines across time zones, maintain confidentiality, and produce accurate work with minimal supervision. In addition to my legal support background, I also bring experience in: Lead Generation, Email Marketing, and Market Research CRM and Administrative Management (Clio, Lawmatics, Lawcus, Airtable, ClickUp, GHL, and more) Appointment Setting and SMS Campaigns Calendar and Email Management Canva Editing Executive Assistant Support I