Paralegal/Legal Assistant

1 day ago

Makati City, National Capital Region, Philippines Philmetal Products Inc Full time

UALIFICATIONS:

  • Completed Law Proper
  • Preferably with five (5) years of work experience as Paralegal or its equivalent in a law firm or corporate setting.
  • Knowledgeable of procedural law which prescribes the processes and procedures of prosecuting. defending and enforcing rights or obligations.
  • Ability to ensure that legal documents are prepared and processed in accordance with the relevant Philippine Laws
  • Ability to provide assistance in legal meetings and monitoring of legal cases and court decisions.
  • Ability to draft and write legal documents (e.g. Board Resolutions, Secretary's Certificates, affidavits, contracts, agreement)
  • Ability to express oneself verbally and write clear business and legal correspondence.
  • Ability to interact with people at all levels within and outside of the organization.
  • Proficient in Windows-based application (e.g. Excel, Powerpoint and Word) presentation.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Drafting and filing of Legal Documents

  • The paralegal shall meticulously check all legal documents including contracts, pleadings, exhibits and legal correspondences for submission to the Legal Head. Accuracy and compliance with deadlines and applicable laws and regulations are crucial.

This also includes:

  • Preparation of Affidavits, Secretary's Certificates and other legal documents in accordance with standard formats.
  • Assists the Legal Team in preparing various kinds of legal documents such as position papers, Reports to the Legal Committee and the Chairman & CEO, etc.
  • Create Files in a Systematic manner for all Legal Case and ensure that these are regularly updated.

Case Preparation for Trial and Monitoring them

  • Shall manage case preparation for trial, which involves coordinating the collection of evidence, organizing witness lists, and preparing exhibits and affidavits. In addition, the Paralegal shall also do the following:
  • Files, monitors, and follows-up status of cases with the NLRC, NCMB, Municipal Trial Courts, Regional Trial Courts, Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court.
  • Coordinates with the Sheriff to facilitate the attachment, execution or enforcement of court decisions.
  • Coordinates with external legal counsels for the proper and effective monitoring of cases, gets updates and prepares reports for submission to the Head of Legal / Corporate Legal Counsel.

Client Interaction

  • Shall liaise with clients, gathering information, providing case progress updates, and offering general support throughout the legal process.

Legal Research

  • Utilizes databases and other resources to perform legal research in order to gather case-relevant information and identify precedents.

Coordination with External Parties

  • Shall coordinate and collaborate with external Lawyers, government agencies, local governments including expert witnesses to facilitate information exchange and meet deadline requirements.

Special projects and assignments

  • May be assigned to do special projects by the Legal Head.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php33, Php37,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for promotion
  • Pay raise
  • Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person

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