Legal Specialist/Assistant

TRI-S Manpower Management Services; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A local HR and Legal Services Company in Quezon City is seeking a candidate with a solid understanding of Philippine labor laws and HR policies. Responsibilities include documenting legal correspondence, ensuring compliance, and assisting with HR-related tasks. Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of relevant experience or legal internship. Proficiency in MS Office is required, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Philippine Labor Code and related labor regulations.
• Familiarity with legal procedures and documentation.
• Understanding HR policies and compliance requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of Philippine Labor Code

Research skills for labor laws

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Philippine Labor Code and related labor regulations (DOLE, NLRC, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, etc.)
• Familiarity with legal procedures, documentation, and contracts (employment contracts, notices, disciplinary actions, affidavits, etc.)
• Understanding of HR policies and compliance requirements
• Research skills for labor laws, jurisprudence, and company policies
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (for drafting HR/legal correspondences, notices, affidavits, contracts)
• Proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace and HRIS (if applicable)

Experience

• Preferably 1–2 years experience in HR, legal assistance, or related field
• Fresh graduates with internship experience in law firms, HR departments, or government agencies may also qualify

Core Competencies

• Detail-oriented (to avoid compliance errors in HR/legal docs)
• Confidentiality and integrity (handling sensitive employee and company information)
• Time management (meeting deadlines for reports, hearings, or compliance filings)
• Interpersonal skills (liaising with employees, government agencies, and legal counsel)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Optional / Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal certification (if available)
• Familiarity with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), labor cases, grievance handling
• Knowledge in corporate compliance and government reportorial requirements