JUNIOR LEGAL COUNSEL

JK Capital Finance; Pasig; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

JK Capital Finance, Inc. seeks a legal collections professional to manage pleadings, litigation support, and collection activities across assigned accounts. The role includes preparing documents, gathering evidence, and coordinating with courts to ensure timely resolutions.

The candidate should have 2–3 years of experience in legal collection or related work, willingness to travel for court appearances, and strong drafting and negotiation skills to support responsible financial partnerships.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in legal collection or related litigation work.
• Experience in debt recovery for a financing or financial institution is preferred.
• Strong research, drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, affidavits, and legal documents for filing and ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Draft and prepare documents related to litigation, collection, and notices.
• Gather, review, verify documentary evidence for filing cases and collection remedies.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and other proceedings on behalf of the company.
• Organize case annexes, exhibits, and transcripts; coordinate with court personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of hearings, case files, and status reports.
• Evaluate accounts and propose restructuring terms; negotiate compromise agreements.
• Monitor settlements and ensure compliance with payment terms.
• Conduct fieldwork and out-of-town assignments for special collection cases.
• Coordinate with departments on case documentation and strategies.
• Provide legal support and recommendations on collection matters and remedies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal collection

Debt recovery

Litigation

Negotiation

Job description

Company Description

JK Capital Finance, Inc. is a financing institution that supports the financial needs of small businesses in the Philippines. The organization focuses on helping entrepreneurs overcome capital constraints that can limit growth. By providing tailored financing solutions, JK Capital Finance works closely with business owners to support sustainable expansion and stability. The company is committed to enabling clients to achieve their business goals through accessible funding and responsible financial partnership. Team members contribute to meaningful economic impact by helping businesses succeed, one milestone at a time.

Job Description

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• Ensure that all pleadings, affidavits, and other legal documents for filing comply with applicable laws, procedural rules, court requirements, and company policies, and are accurate, complete, and properly organized.
• Draft and prepare legal documents and correspondence related to litigation and collection activities, including but not limited to Affidavits of Service, Complaint-Affidavits, Judicial Affidavits, Investigation Data Forms, Compromise Agreements, Demand Letters, and other legal notices.
• Gather, review, verify, and organize documentary evidence, account records, and other supporting documents necessary for filing cases and pursuing legal collection remedies on behalf of the Company.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other legal proceedings on behalf of the Company, as authorized, and prepare, present, or assist in the preparation of testimony and supporting evidence in accordance with applicable laws and procedural requirements.
• Assist in preparing cases for hearings by organizing annexes and exhibits, taking hearing notes, reviewing transcripts of stenographic notes (TSNs), coordinating with court personnel, and ensuring that all required documents are available.
• Maintain and update accurate records of hearing schedules, case files, court orders, pleadings, and case status reports. Prepare case digests, summaries, and updates on cases filed or handled by the Company.
• Evaluate collection accounts and compute proposed restructuring arrangements, settlement amounts, and payment terms. Negotiate and facilitate compromise agreements during court hearings, mediation proceedings, and client or debtor visits, subject to the Company's approval and applicable legal requirements.
• Monitor accounts covered by Compromise Agreements and other settlement arrangements through regular follow-up calls, payment monitoring, and coordination with concerned departments to ensure compliance with agreed payment terms.
• Conduct fieldwork and out-of-town assignments when necessary, particularly for special collection cases, skip-tracing, high-risk accounts, asset verification, debtor location, and other collection-related investigations.
• Coordinate with the Company's Collection, Credit Investigation, Operations, and other concerned departments regarding case documentation, account verification, collection strategies, and the implementation of legal remedies.
• Provide legal support and recommendations on collection matters, litigation risks, settlement options, and appropriate legal remedies to assist the Company in recovering outstanding obligations.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Company from time to time.

Qualifications

• With at least two (2) to three (3) years of experience in legal collection, debt recovery, litigation, or related legal work, preferably in a financing company or financial institution.
• Willing to travel out of town and attend court hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings as required.
• Must possess strong legal research, drafting, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of handling multiple cases and collection accounts.