Legal Assistant

Lionheart Farms Philippine Corp; Bulbulungan; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Lionheart Farms Philippine Corp is seeking a paralegal/legal assistant to support the Legal Officer with administrative and legal tasks in the Philippines. The role involves research, documentation, and maintaining accurate records to ensure compliance with corporate, civil, criminal, and labor laws.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a legal-related field and at least one year of paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in legal-related field.
• At least 1 year of paralegal or legal assistant experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Knowledge of legal procedures, contract structure and documentation.
• Familiarity with corporate, civil, criminal, and labor laws in the Philippines.
• Corporate legal department experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Legal Officer with a range of legal and administrative support activities.
• Conduct legal and factual research and organize, analyze, cross-check, and validate information.
• Prepare written reports and correspondence.
• Review legal forms and documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain reference files and monitor laws, regulations, and policies.
• Handle filing and maintain organized legal records.
• Provide day-to-day support to paralegals and improve team efficiency.
• Carry out administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Contract knowledge

Legal documentation

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

You will help maintain accurate legal records, conduct research, prepare documentation, and contribute to efficient coordination across the team while supporting matters involving corporate, civil, criminal, and labor laws applicable in the Philippines.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Legal Officer with a range of legal and administrative support activities.
• Conduct legal and factual research and organize, analyze, cross-check, and validate relevant information.
• Prepare written reports and correspondence.
• Review legal forms and documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain reference files and monitor newly issued or updated laws, regulations, and policies.
• Handle filing and maintain accurate and well-organized legal records.
• Provide day-to-day support to fellow paralegals and contribute to team efficiency and coordination.
• Complete administrative and management-related tasks as required.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Immediate Supervisor.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, or a related course.
• At least one year of experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role, preferably in a law firm.
• Knowledge of legal procedures, contract structure, and documentation.
• Familiarity with corporate, civil, criminal, and labor laws applicable in the Philippines.
• Experience in a corporate legal department is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.