What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal – Unlawful Detainer (Evictions, Washington State Law) – Remote, Philippines position at Arboreal Management?
💼 Employer: Great Expectations SPC / Arboreal Management
📍 Location: Remote (Philippines-based only)
🕒 Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday | Working Hours: U.S. Pacific Time (partial overlap ok)
💰 Compensation: PHP 70,000–100,000/month depending on experience 13th month performance bonuses
📅 Start Date: ASAP
About Us
Great Expectations SPC and its property management arm, Arboreal Management, develop and manage affordable housing throughout the Pacific Northwest. We handle all unlawful detainer (eviction) work in-house—supported by our offshore legal and operations team in the Philippines and overseen by a U.S.-licensed (WA-barred) attorney based in Manila.
We’ve built our own internal legal case management system, integrated with our broader property management platform, to manage notices, filings, and court workflows at scale.
We’re now hiring a detail-oriented and assertive paralegal to take ownership of our eviction case preparation and filings from end to end.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll support the company’s Washington State eviction docket, working alongside our U.S. attorney, operations team, and property staff. You will:
Prepare legal documents including:
Coordinate process service with third-party providers
File cases electronically (or by mail, where required) with courts across WA
Prepare and track hearing schedules, filings, service affidavits
Collaborate with our WA-barred attorney for supervision and sign-off
Maintain accurate records of all legal actions per property and tenant
Track expenses and legal billings for all cases
Continuously improve templates and SOPs for consistency and efficiency
Requirements
✅ Must-Have Qualifications
Legal or paralegal education (JD or LLB degree preferred)
At least 2 years of experience in litigation support, paralegal work, or eviction processing
Excellent written English (legal writing and email communication)
Demonstrated ability to draft pleadings and assemble court-ready documents
Strong familiarity with U.S. legal systems or forms, especially landlord-tenant law
Tech-savvy and comfortable learning internal software tools
Detail-oriented and organized under tight deadlines
💡 Nice-to-Have
Experience in property management, housing, or real estate law
Familiarity with U.S. e-filing systems (Odyssey, WA Courts portal, etc.)
Experience working in a remote BPO legal team
SYSTEMS YOU’LL USE
Evictionary– our in-house legal/workflow system
Microsoft SharePoint and Teams
Case tracking dashboards
U.S. e-filing portals and PDF tools
Training will be provided—but we expect a fast learner who can own the process once oriented.
Compensation & Benefits
Monthly salary: PHP 70,000–100,000 (commensurate with experience)
13th month pay
Performance bonuses for successful case resolutions
Paid holidays aligned with U.S. calendar
Opportunities for growth into Senior Legal Analyst or Legal Ops Lead
TO APPLY
Please send the following to [you@example.com] or apply via [your ATS/job site link]:
We believe in ownership, trust, and opportunity. You’ll be part of a high-performing legal and operations team, helping to deliver housing justice and operational excellence at scale. Your work will directly impact how we serve both residents and property owners—and you’ll be trusted to run with it.
📍 Location: Remote (Philippines-based only)
🕒 Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday | Working Hours: U.S. Pacific Time (partial overlap ok)
💰 Compensation: PHP 70,000–100,000/month depending on experience 13th month performance bonuses
📅 Start Date: ASAP
About Us
Great Expectations SPC and its property management arm, Arboreal Management, develop and manage affordable housing throughout the Pacific Northwest. We handle all unlawful detainer (eviction) work in-house—supported by our offshore legal and operations team in the Philippines and overseen by a U.S.-licensed (WA-barred) attorney based in Manila.
We’ve built our own internal legal case management system, integrated with our broader property management platform, to manage notices, filings, and court workflows at scale.
We’re now hiring a detail-oriented and assertive paralegal to take ownership of our eviction case preparation and filings from end to end.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll support the company’s Washington State eviction docket, working alongside our U.S. attorney, operations team, and property staff. You will:
Prepare legal documents including:
- Notices (10-day comply/vacate, 3-day nuisance, 20-day no-cause, etc.)
- Summons & Complaints
- Declarations and exhibits
- Motions for default, writs of restitution, stipulations
Coordinate process service with third-party providers
File cases electronically (or by mail, where required) with courts across WA
Prepare and track hearing schedules, filings, service affidavits
Collaborate with our WA-barred attorney for supervision and sign-off
Maintain accurate records of all legal actions per property and tenant
Track expenses and legal billings for all cases
Continuously improve templates and SOPs for consistency and efficiency
Requirements
✅ Must-Have Qualifications
Legal or paralegal education (JD or LLB degree preferred)
At least 2 years of experience in litigation support, paralegal work, or eviction processing
Excellent written English (legal writing and email communication)
Demonstrated ability to draft pleadings and assemble court-ready documents
Strong familiarity with U.S. legal systems or forms, especially landlord-tenant law
Tech-savvy and comfortable learning internal software tools
Detail-oriented and organized under tight deadlines
💡 Nice-to-Have
Experience in property management, housing, or real estate law
Familiarity with U.S. e-filing systems (Odyssey, WA Courts portal, etc.)
Experience working in a remote BPO legal team
SYSTEMS YOU’LL USE
Evictionary– our in-house legal/workflow system
Microsoft SharePoint and Teams
Case tracking dashboards
U.S. e-filing portals and PDF tools
Training will be provided—but we expect a fast learner who can own the process once oriented.
Compensation & Benefits
Monthly salary: PHP 70,000–100,000 (commensurate with experience)
13th month pay
Performance bonuses for successful case resolutions
Paid holidays aligned with U.S. calendar
Opportunities for growth into Senior Legal Analyst or Legal Ops Lead
TO APPLY
Please send the following to [you@example.com] or apply via [your ATS/job site link]:
- Resume (PDF)
- Cover letter (brief is fine!)
- 1–2 writing samples (ideally legal in nature: pleadings, notices, motions, etc.)
- [Optional] Short Loom or video introducing yourself (under 2 minutes)
We believe in ownership, trust, and opportunity. You’ll be part of a high-performing legal and operations team, helping to deliver housing justice and operational excellence at scale. Your work will directly impact how we serve both residents and property owners—and you’ll be trusted to run with it.
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000
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