Communications Paralegal

SORIANOLAW; Cavite City; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

SORIANOLAW in Cavite City, Philippines, is seeking a communications-focused professional to develop and manage content across platforms. You will translate complex legal and policy issues into accessible messaging and provide administrative and paralegal support to the legal team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3 years of experience in communications or legal support, with strong writing and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 1–3 years in communications, content creation, social media, or legal support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex legal/policy topics for general audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit content for social media, website articles, policy briefs, client advisories, and advocacy campaigns.
• Manage and maintain the organization's social media platforms, including content scheduling, publishing, and audience engagement.
• Translate legal, policy, and community issues into clear, accessible messaging.
• Ensure all communications align with advocacy goals, branding, and ethical standards.
• Monitor online engagement, respond to inquiries, and escalate sensitive concerns as needed.
• Maintain and implement a content calendar aligned with campaigns, events, and priorities.
• Track, analyze, and report on communication performance metrics with improvement recommendations.
• Coordinate with lawyers, program staff, and community partners to gather content and document impact stories.
• Provide administrative and paralegal support to lawyers and staff.
• Assist in legal research, case preparation, and documentation.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Legal support

Policy communication

Research skills

Editing

Time management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

About the role

This role combines communications, advocacy, and paralegal support functions within a legal or advocacy organization. You will develop and manage content across multiple platforms, translate complex legal and policy issues into accessible messaging, and provide administrative and paralegal support to legal staff.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit content for social media, website articles, policy briefs, client advisories, and advocacy campaigns
• Manage and maintain the organization's social media platforms, including content scheduling, publishing, and audience engagement
• Translate legal, policy, and community issues into clear, accessible, and audience-appropriate messaging
• Ensure all communications align with the organization's advocacy goals, branding, and ethical standards
• Monitor online engagement, respond to general inquiries, and elevate sensitive concerns as necessary
• Maintain and implement a content calendar aligned with campaigns, events, and advocacy priorities
• Track, analyze, and report on communication performance metrics, with recommendations for improvement
• Coordinate with lawyers, program staff, and community partners to gather content and document impact stories
• Provide administrative and paralegal support to lawyers and legal staff
• Assist in legal research, case preparation, and documentation

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, Legal Studies, or a related field
• At least 1–3 years of experience in communications, content creation, social media management, legal support, or a related role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research and analytical ability
• Ability to simplify complex legal and policy concepts for public audiences
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Creativity and strategic thinking in advocacy communications
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders