Legal Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Legal Manager/In-House Consel in the daily operations and day-to-day functions of the legal team.

• Coordinates with external counsel regarding the status of legal documentation related to cases filed and to be filed in court.

• Preparation and follow-up of documents for filing in the respective courts.

• Prepares foreclosure documents and coordinates with the sheriff in charge of foreclosure in the OCC.

• Coordinates with bonding companies regarding replevin or attachment bonds.

• Liaises with judicial and administrative bodies, as well as other government offices.

• Serve demand letters, notices, and other written communications to relevant parties.

• May attend hearings for ex parte cases and other hearings, if assigned, for coordination and administrative support purposes.

• Coordinate with various departments, units, officers, and employees of the company on matters that have been endorsed to the Legal Team.

• Perform other related duties as required by the department.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of any four-year course, preferably with a degree in Business Administration, Political Science, Legal Management, Commerce, or Communications.

• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience.

• With good communication and coordination skills.

• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to multitask effectively.

• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables).

• Willing to engage in fieldwork.

• Can drive a motorcycle and/or car with a valid driver’s license.

Benefits:

• Allowances (Meal, Medical and Attendance)

• Overtime Pay with Additional Meal Allowance

• Quarterly Incentives

• Leave Credits

• HMO and Life insurance

• 13th-month pay

• Annual performance-based/company profit bonuses

• Annual performance-based salary increases.

• Professional Development Opportunities

Working Schedule: 100% On-site

8:30 am - 5:30 PM (Monday - Friday)