Paralegal

About the role

The Paralegal provides legal, research, documentation, and administrative support to the Legal Department and Management. The position assists in the preparation and review of legal documents and contracts, legal research, case documentation, regulatory compliance, and coordination with external counsel, government agencies, courts, and internal departments. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, organization, and the ability to manage multiple legal matters and deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on Philippine laws, rules, regulations, jurisprudence, and government issuances relevant to the Company's operations.
• Assist in preparing legal memoranda, notices, affidavits, correspondence, position papers, and other legal documents.
• Gather, review, organize, and summarize information required for legal matters.
• Maintain updated references on relevant laws and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation, review, routing, execution, and monitoring of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Check documents for completeness, consistency, and compliance with Company requirements.
• Maintain an organized and updated database of contracts and legal documents.
• Monitor contract expiration dates, renewal periods, obligations, and other important deadlines.
• Assist the Legal Counsel in administrative, labor, civil, commercial, and other legal matters.
• Organize pleadings, affidavits, evidence, notices, correspondence, and case-related documents.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in legal management, Political Science, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Legal Staff, or similar position.
• Experience in corporate law, labor law, contracts, litigation support, or regulatory compliance is preferred.
• Experience in an in-house Legal Department or law firm is an advantage.
• Strong legal research and documentation skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.