PARALEGAL

Cochingyan & Partners Law Offices; Makati; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochingyan & Partners Law Offices in Makati seeks a capable Legal Assistant to support lawyers with research, filing, and document drafting. The role involves coordinating activities, assisting with seminars and newsletters, and monitoring court deadlines.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 1 year of related experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint). Strong communication, initiative, and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field
• At least 1 year working experience in related field
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office/Excel/PowerPoint
• Good communication skills
• Proactive approach and can work with minimum supervision
• Honest, responsible, organized and with pleasing personality.

Responsibilities

• Research on laws applicable to the case/assist the lawyers in the preparation and filing of cases or pleadings in courts.
• Assist in the due diligence/corporate compliances
• Prepare and type correspondences and compliances
• Draft contracts and other legal documents.
• Responsible for coordinating all activities of the lawyers in the Firm
• Assist in the preparation of seminar lectures, newsletters and book writings
• Monitor court and client-imposed deadlines
• Liaise with government agencies.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive

Organized

Honest

Pleasing personality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degreein any field
• With at least 1 year working experience in related field is required.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office/Excel/PowerPoint
• Good communication skills
• Proactive approach and can work with minimum supervision
• Honest, responsible, organize and with pleasing personality.

Job Description:

• Research on laws applicable to the case/assist the lawyers in the preparation and filing of cases or pleadings in courts.
• Assist in the due diligence/corporate compliances
• Prepare and type correspondences and compliances
• Draft contracts and other legal documents.
• Responsible for coordinating all activities of the lawyers in the Firm
• Assist in the preparation of seminar lectures, newsletters and book writings
• Monitor court and client-imposed deadlines
• Liaise with government agencies.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time