Legal Assistant III

Guimaras State University; Philippines; On-site; PHP 343,695 - 411,679; Full time

Job summary

A Philippine educational institution is seeking a Legal Assistant III for its Main Campus-Legal Unit. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor of Science in Legal Management or related field, have at least 1 year of legal experience, and be trained in relevant legal areas. Responsibilities include assisting with legal research, compiling legal documents, and preparing business correspondences. The position offers a monthly salary of PHP 33,843 starting from August 30, 2023, with a closing date for applications set for September 9, 2023.

Qualifications

• 8 hours of training relevant to legal work.
• 1 year of experience in legal work such as preparation of pleadings.
• Expertise in compiling, proofreading, and editing legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal research on cases and gather pertinent legal information.
• Prepare internal/external business correspondences and reports.
• Facilitate interviews and provide pre-trial assistance.

Skills

Knowledge in legal services

Ability to conduct legal research

Compiling and proofreading legal documents

Monitoring and summarizing legal regulations

Proficient in MS Applications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Legal Management or related course

Job description

Eligibility Career Service Professional / Second Level Eligibility

Education Bachelor of Science in Legal Management, AB Paralegal Studies, Law, Political Science or other allied courses

Training 8 hours of training relevant to legal work, such as legal ethics, legal research and writing, or legal procedure

Work Experience 1 year experience in legal work such as preparation of pleadings, legal opinions and memoranda or legal research

Competency Preferably:

• with knowledge in the implementation of the legal services and its daily operations and transactions
• with 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 edit drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, policies and other legal documents
• Able 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.

Posting Date August 30 2023 Closing Date September 09 2023 Position Legal Assistant III Place of Assignment Main Campus-Legal Unit Plantilla Item No. GSCB-LEA3-21-2023 Salary/Job/Pay Grade 14 Monthly Salary 33,843.00

Documents:

• Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport-sized picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) which can be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph;
• Performance rating in the last rating period;
• Photocopy of certificate of eligibility/rating/license; and
• 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.