LEGAL OFFICER

JC Premiere Business International Inc; Taguig; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Premiere Business International Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support lawyers in handling cases and transactions. You will assist with case preparation, conduct legal research, and draft court documents while organizing files and maintaining records.

Ideal candidates hold a related bachelor's degree and have strong research, writing, and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems is expected, with a capability to handle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Paralegal Studies, Political Science, or related field.
• Experience as Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or in a legal support role is an advantage.
• Knowledge of basic legal procedures, documentation, and case management.
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers in preparing for hearings, trials, conferences, and transactional closings.
• Conduct research and gather factual evidence for cases and transactions.
• Prepare exhibits, charts, diagrams, and other case-related materials.
• Draft and organize legal and court documents.
• Assist with routine discovery and obtain required due diligence documents.
• Maintain and organize case files, pleadings, and discovery documents.
• Update and maintain case-management databases and records.
• Perform administrative and other legal support tasks as assigned.

Skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Tools

Document management systems

Legal drafting software

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support lawyers in handling legal cases and transactions. The role involves assisting with case preparation, conducting legal research and discovery, drafting court documents, organizing case files, and maintaining accurate records.

Key responsibilities

• Assist lawyers in preparing for hearings, trials, conferences, and transactional closings
• Conduct research and gather factual evidence for cases and transactions
• Prepare exhibits, charts, diagrams, and other case-related materials
• Draft and organize legal and court documents
• Assist with routine discovery and obtain required due diligence documents
• Maintain and organize case files, pleadings, and discovery documents
• Update and maintain case-management databases and records
• Perform administrative and other legal support tasks as assigned

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Paralegal Studies, Political Science, or a related field
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or in a legal support role is an advantage
• Knowledge of basic legal procedures, documentation, and case management
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism