Paralegal

Dempsey Resource Management Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 203,112 - 243,288; Part time

Job summary

A leading resource management firm is seeking a Paralegal in Makati to provide essential legal support. Responsibilities include assisting with legal research, drafting documents, and case management. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and at least 1 year of paralegal experience, preferably in Data Privacy. The role includes an initial 6-month service agreement with a salary starting at Php 20,000.

Qualifications

• Relevant education and/or certification preferred.
• At least 1 year work experience as paralegal.
• Prior involvement in Data Privacy matters would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on relevant laws and regulations.
• Assist in reviewing contracts and service agreements.
• Draft various legal documents and pleadings.
• Manage case preparation, including fact investigation.
• Organize and maintain legal documents and evidence.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

The Paralegal provides crucial support to lawyers by focusing on legal tasks such as legal research, preparation of legal documents, case preparation and assisting with trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of and conduct research on relevant laws, regulations and legal precedents in support of developing case strategies.
• Assist in reviewing contracts and service agreements with client accounts.
• Assist in drafting various legal documents such as pleadings and correspondences.
• Assist with all aspects of case management, including fact investigation and evidence gathering, witness interviews, preparation for hearings and trials, organization of exhibits and management of deadlines.
• Organize and maintain legal documents and evidences, in both paper and electronic filing systems.

Qualifications & Other Details

• With relevant education and/or certification, preferably Bachelor of Laws (LLB) graduate.
• Preferably with at least 1 year work experience as paralegal. Prior involvement in Data Privacy matters would be desirable. Computer savvy; research skills; analytical skills; leadership skills; interpersonal relationship skills;
• communication skills; a team-worker; has initiative; innate desire to learn; flexible and adaptable; strong work ethic.
• SITE ASSIGNMENT: Head Office – Makati
• EMPLOYMENT TYPE: initially under a 6-month service agreement; regularization based on acceptable performance
• SALARY RANGE: Php 20,000 or above