Paralegal Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to our legal team. The successful candidate will assist in legal research, preparation and review of legal documents, case monitoring, contract administration, and coordination with courts, government agencies, clients, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Documentation: Draft, prepare, proofread, and organize pleadings, affidavits, contracts, demand letters, memoranda, legal opinions, and other legal documents under the supervision of counsel.

Legal Research: Conduct legal research on applicable laws, rules, regulations, jurisprudence, and administrative issuances.

Case Management: Maintain and update case files, litigation records, deadlines, hearing schedules, and other important dates.

Court and Agency Liaison: Assist in filing and serving pleadings and other legal documents, and coordinate with courts, government agencies, registries, and other relevant offices.

Contract Administration: Assist in reviewing, tracking, organizing, and monitoring contracts, agreements, and other corporate legal documents.

Compliance Support: Monitor regulatory requirements, filing deadlines, permits, licenses, and documentary requirements.

Client and Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, government personnel, and internal departments regarding legal documentation and case requirements.

Records Management: Maintain an organized filing system for physical and electronic legal records, ensuring confidentiality and proper document control.

Administrative Support: Prepare case summaries, status reports, document checklists, and other reports as required by the legal team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in a law office, legal department, or similar environment is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and electronic document management.
• Good legal research, drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet strict deadlines.
• High attention to detail, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Willingness to coordinate with courts, government agencies, and other external parties as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in litigation support, contract review, corporate documentation, or regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with Philippine laws, court procedures, and government filing requirements.
• Experience preparing pleadings, affidavits, demand letters, and corporate legal documents.
• Ability to work independently while following the instructions and supervision of counsel.