PARALEGAL

Alvarez Realty; Davao City; On-site; PHP 167,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez Realty in Davao City seeks a Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support, handling documents, research, and case management with accuracy and confidentiality. You will conduct legal research, draft routine documents, monitor deadlines, and maintain organized case files while coordinating with courts, agencies, clients, and counsel.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, strong writing and organizational skills, and the ability to work under deadlines, with knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Legal Staff preferred.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Knowledge of Philippine laws, court procedures, and government regulatory processes is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and legal research platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers in preparing, reviewing, and organizing legal documents, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal and factual research using applicable laws, jurisprudence, regulations, and other legal resources.
• Assist in case preparation, including compiling evidence, organizing case files, preparing exhibits, and monitoring case developments.
• Draft routine legal documents, letters, notices, certifications, and other correspondence as instructed by counsel.
• Monitor court, government agency, and regulatory deadlines, hearings, submissions, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic legal files and case records.
• Coordinate with courts, government agencies, clients, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties as authorized.
• Assist in contract review, due diligence, legal compliance, and corporate documentation.
• Prepare case summaries, legal research notes, reports, and other materials for lawyers and management.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information, case records, and other sensitive legal matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Deadline management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Legal research platforms

Job description

About the role

The Paralegal provides legal and administrative support to lawyers in the preparation, management, and processing of legal documents, cases, contracts, and other legal matters. The position requires strong attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and the ability to work efficiently under deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Assist lawyers in preparing, reviewing, and organizing legal documents, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal and factual research using applicable laws, jurisprudence, regulations, and other legal resources.
• Assist in case preparation, including compiling evidence, organizing case files, preparing exhibits, and monitoring case developments.
• Draft routine legal documents, letters, notices, certifications, and other correspondence as instructed by counsel.
• Monitor court, government agency, and regulatory deadlines, hearings, submissions, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic legal files and case records.
• Coordinate with courts, government agencies, clients, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties as authorized.
• Assist in contract review, due diligence, legal compliance, and corporate documentation.
• Prepare case summaries, legal research notes, reports, and other materials for lawyers and management.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information, case records, and other sensitive legal matters.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Legal Staff is preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Philippine laws, court procedures, and government regulatory processes is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and legal research platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple deadlines.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Law students, JD graduates, or individuals with relevant legal experience are encouraged to apply.