Junior Paralegal

Company Description

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia is a top tier full-service firm with proven expertise in, among others, Litigation; Corporate Law; Intellectual Property; Mining & Natural Resources; Energy; and Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution. Other practice areas include: Infrastructure, Transportation & Public Utilities; Taxation; Labor & Employment; Trade; Telecommunications & ICT; Data Privacy; Competition Law; and Financial Technology. We are committed to consistently deliver the highest quality of effective legal representation that efficiently meets every client's needs, observing the highest professional standards, through a continuous enhancement and development of expertise, coupled with an understanding of the clients and its business, in an environment that fosters creativity, mutual respect, and teamwork.

Role Description

·        Preparation and sending out of various correspondences to clients.

·        Preparation of letters and required documents for filing with the Philippine Intellectual Property Office, Bureau of Customs and National Library.

·        Maintaining the integrity of the databases by updating CoreMatter and IP database for all developments in Items 1 and 2.

·        Preparation of termination sheets.

·        Remind lawyers and clients of deadlines.

·        Reviewing follow-up letters to clients regarding maintenance of accounts prepared by the junior paralegals.

·        Preparation of Request for Payments for 6.F. accounts

·        Maintaining the IP Library of Fees.

·        Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies or a related field
• At least one (1) year of experience in a law firm or legal setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and within deadlines
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with legal research resources and tools
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with legal document management systems is a plus
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment