Music-Industry Paralegal | Litigation Support

Filipino Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Inc. (FILSCAP) is seeking a diligent Paralegal to join our Legal Department in Manila. The role will support monitoring, enforcement, litigation, and administrative tasks under the supervision of the General Counsel.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proficient in Microsoft Office, and eager to learn about music rights management and the regulatory environment. This is an excellent entry into the music industry’s legal field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree graduate.
• Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Legal Staff, or in a related field is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willing to conduct field work and official travel as required.
• Patient, emotionally resilient, and capable of working in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and high ethical standards.
• Ability to multitask and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to learn and work in the music and collective management industry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor music usage in establishments, concerts, events, broadcasts, digital services, and other music users as assigned.
• Prepare monitoring reports, statements, letters, and other documents necessary for enforcement and litigation activities.
• Collect, record, organize, safeguard, and preserve documents and evidence.
• Maintain evidence logs and ensure proper documentation and integrity of collected evidence.
• Provide field support in courts, tribunals, government agencies, and other offices.
• File, retrieve, photocopy, and process pleadings, orders, and other legal documents as required.
• Coordinate and correspond with law firms, litigants, government personnel, offices, and other relevant parties.
• Deliver evidence to courts or appropriate tribunals and, when required, testify regarding evidence personally collected or monitored.
• Prepare, maintain, and regularly update records and logs of accounts and cases handled or referred to the Legal Department.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the Legal Department, including typing, proofreading, photocopying, scanning, filing, and archiving.
• Organize, log, route, and maintain legal and administrative documents.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, documentation, and other written materials.
• Coordinate with internal departments, external offices, and other parties as necessary.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the General Counsel or management.
• Ensure that all duties are performed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and FILSCAP policies and procedures.

Skills

Paralegal

Legal Research

Litigation Support

Legal Documentation

Case Management

Document Management

Monitoring

Report Preparation

Coordination

Field Work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Inc. (FILSCAP) is seeking a diligent Paralegal to join our Legal Department in Manila. The role will support monitoring, enforcement, litigation, and administrative tasks under the supervision of the General Counsel.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proficient in Microsoft Office, and eager to learn about music rights management and the regulatory environment. This is an excellent entry into the music industry’s legal field.