Legal Assistant II

Guimaras State University; Philippines; On-site; PHP 296,188 - 354,774; Full time

Job summary

A local university in the Philippines seeks a Legal Assistant II. This role includes assisting with legal transactions and research, compiling documents, and supporting legal proceedings. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, with no work experience necessary. The position offers a monthly salary of 29,165 PHP and aims to encourage diverse applicants. Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications along with required documents to the designated university president.

Qualifications

• Career Service Professional / Second Level Eligibility is required.
• 4 hours of training relevant to legal work is needed.
• No prior work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in legal operations and transactions.
• Gather legal information and compile documents.
• Provide assistance during legal proceedings.

Skills

Knowledge in legal services

Conduct legal research

Compile legal documents

Prepare business correspondences

Proficient in MS Applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Management

Bachelor of Laws

Political Science

Job description

Posting Information

Position: Legal Assistant II

Posting Date: August 30 2023

Closing Date: September 09 2023

Place of Assignment: Main Campus‑Legal Unit

Salary: 29,165.00

Job Grade: 12

Eligibility and Requirements

• Eligibility: Career Service Professional / Second Level Eligibility
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Paralegal Studies, Political Science, Bachelor of Laws or other allied courses
• Training: 4 hours of training relevant to legal work, such as legal ethics, legal research and writing, or legal procedure
• Work Experience: None required

Competencies (Preferably)

• Knowledge in the implementation of the legal services and its daily operations and transactions
• Ability to conduct legal research on cases, gather pertinent legal information, compile legal documents and evidence, facilitate interviews and provide assistance prior to and during legal proceedings
• Expert in compiling, proofreading, and editing drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, policies and other legal documents
• Ability to monitor, study and develop written summaries of proposed regulations, court/legal decisions, policies and other relevant publications
• Proficient in preparing internal/external business correspondences, memos, reports, issuances and other relevant documents
• Proficient in MS Applications

Instructions / Remarks

The University encourages all interested and qualified applicants including persons with disability (PWD), and members of the indigenous communities, irrespective of sexual orientation and gender identities and expression, to apply.

Documents Required

1. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport‑size picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) which can be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph;
2. Performance rating in the last rating period;
3. Photocopy of certificate of eligibility/rating/license; and
4. Photocopy of Transcript of Records and Diploma

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS are advised to hand in or send through courier/email their application to:

DR. LILIAN DIANA B. PARREÑO
SUC President III
Guimaras State University, Mclain, Buenavista, Guimaras

APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.