Paralegal

Paralegal

Location: Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig

Job Summary

The Paralegal will provide legal and administrative support, primarily focusing on land, real estate, and property-related matters. The role involves maintaining legal documentation, conducting property document reviews, coordinating with government agencies and legal professionals, and assisting in the resolution and monitoring of land-related concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing, organizing, and maintaining documents related to land ownership, property titles, deeds, leases, and other real estate transactions.
• Monitor land-related cases, property disputes, title concerns, and other legal matters.
• Assist in gathering and verifying property documents, including Transfer Certificates of Title, Tax Declarations, tax clearances, survey plans, and related records.
• Coordinate with the Registry of Deeds, Land Registration Authority, local government units, DENR, and other relevant government agencies, as applicable.
• Conduct preliminary document checks and property record research to identify discrepancies, missing documents, or potential issues for review by legal counsel.
• Prepare correspondence, document summaries, case chronologies, affidavits, and other legal documentation under the supervision of a lawyer.
• Track deadlines, filing requirements, case developments, and pending legal actions.
• Coordinate with external lawyers, surveyors, property consultants, and other stakeholders regarding land-related matters.
• Maintain a systematic filing system for legal documents and ensure the confidentiality and security of sensitive records.
• Provide administrative and research support for property acquisition, transfers, registration, and other land-related transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
• Relevant experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal researcher is preferred.
• Experience handling land titles, real estate documentation, property disputes, or land registration matters is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Philippine property laws, land registration procedures, and relevant government agencies is an advantage.
• Strong document review, legal research, recordkeeping, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Able to handle confidential information and coordinate professionally with lawyers, government offices, and other stakeholders.