Executive Assistant Paralegal

SM Prime Holdings, Inc.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 446,400 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. is seeking a capable paralegal to support a busy legal team in Metro Manila. The role includes preparing and organizing legal documents, drafting pleadings, and tracking case progress.

You will coordinate with internal departments and external counsel, ensuring timely filings with courts and government agencies. Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of paralegal or legal support experience, familiarity with court procedures, and prefer experience in litigation or labor matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience as a paralegal or in legal support roles.
• Experience in litigation and/or labor matters is preferred.
• Familiarity with court procedures and legal documentation.
• Candidates must be willing to work onsite at MOA Complex, Pasay City.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and maintain legal documents, contracts, and case files.
• Assist lawyers in drafting pleadings, correspondence, and legal reports.
• Monitor case progress and maintain updated records of all litigation matters.
• Ensure proper filing and submission of documents with courts and government agencies.
• Provide assistance in handling litigation and labor cases and coordinate schedules for hearings, meetings, and submissions.
• Liaise with external counsel, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely compliance with requirements.
• Conduct basic legal research on laws, regulations, and jurisprudence.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal teams in documentation and legal processes.
• Maintain organized legal records and database systems.
• Coordinate with internal departments such as HR, Finance, and Operations.
• Provide general administrative support to the Legal Team.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and maintain legal documents, contracts, and case files
• Assist lawyers in drafting pleadings, correspondence, and legal reports
• Monitor case progress and maintain updated records of all litigation matters
• Ensure proper filing and submission of documents with courts and government agencies

Litigation and Labor Support

• Provide assistance in handling litigation and labor cases
• Coordinate schedules for hearings, meetings, and submissions
• Liaise with external counsel, government agencies, and other stakeholders
• Track deadlines and ensure timely compliance with requirements

Legal Research and Compliance

• Conduct basic legal research on laws, regulations, and jurisprudence
• Assist in ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Support internal teams in documentation and legal processes

Administrative and Coordination Support

• Maintain organized legal records and database systems
• Coordinate with internal departments such as HR, Finance, and Operations
• Provide general administrative support to the Legal Team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Management, Political Science, or related field
• At least 5-7 years of experience as a paralegal or in legal support roles
• Experience in litigation and/or labor matters is preferred
• Familiarity with court procedures and legal documentation
• Experience in a corporate or law firm environment is an advantage
• Candidates must be willing to work onsite at MOA Complex, Pasay City.