Legal Assistant

In general, the Legal Assistant’s job is to provide administrative support to the Firm’s lawyers and to enhance the law office’s effectiveness. The legal Assistant’s job can broadly cover any basic legal work as well as other related non-legal administrative work. Legal Assistants will be under the control and supervision of the Firm’s lawyers.

In particular, the Legal Assistant's responsibilities may include, among others:

·         Deadline and Compliance Monitoring such as monitoring court or other administrative agency deadlines, payments, and other compliance requirements.

·         Drafting or reviewing the required legal or compliance documents subject to review or supervision by lawyers.

·         Administrative support for filings such as filings with the Intellectual Property Office, Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Internal Revenue, the SEC, and the local government.

·         Document and data housekeeping ensuring that files, whether in digital or physical copy, are kept in order, properly recorded, and secured.

·         Research support including researching on various compliance requirements and calling other government agencies or offices for information.

·         Acting as a liaison between the Firm and its clients, third-parties, and government or private entities.

·         Other work necessary to accomplish the above as well as those that are related to legal and administrative support.

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Proven learning capacity to be trained as a Legal Assistant or a similar role.

·         Capability to understand legal terminologies, compliance requirements, and the legal document drafting process.

·         Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

·         Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

·         Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with lawyers, clients, employees, and third parties.

·         Proficient in the use of office software, legal databases, and document management systems.

·         A bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field is preferred but not required.