paralegal

Fabtech Group of Companies; Makati; Vor Ort; PHP 240.000 - 480.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fabtech Group of Companies is seeking a Paralegal to support the legal team with drafting legal documents, case management, and research. You will liaise with attorneys, keep organized files, and communicate with clients and external parties.

The role may include trial and corporate meeting preparation. The candidate should understand legal terminology and procedures in relevant practice areas, with JD first year completed and at least 1 year of paralegal experience.

Qualifikationen

• Paralegal/Legal Assistant experience is required.
• Excellent writing skills are required.
• Eloquent speaking ability is essential.
• Team leadership capability is preferred.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrates initiative and investigative mindset.

Aufgaben

• Draft initial letters, affidavits, board resolutions, minutes and other legal documents as assigned.
• Process permits, licenses, and certifications with government offices (SEC, DTI, LGU, BIR, FDA, BOC).
• Follow up with government offices via meetings, calls, or email.
• Coordinate with internal departments and Corporate Lawyer.
• Assist Corporate Lawyer during court hearings.
• Review contracts for the company.
• Organize daily team tasks.
• Assist during contract signings related to real properties of Fabtech Group.
• File pleadings, motions, and requests to courts.
• Assist Corporate Secretary during Board meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date legal files and docket records.
• Attend client or government meetings on behalf of Fabtech Group.
• Deliver tasks for in-house or external lawyers and partner firms.
• Other tasks assigned by Corporate Lawyer.

Kenntnisse

Paralegal experience

Excellent writing skills

Eloquent speaking

Team-leader

Keen to details

Time management

Meets deadlines

Maintains confidentiality

Initiative

Investigative

Competitive

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor – first year completed

Jobbeschreibung

The Paralegal’s role is primarily supporting the legal team by drafting legal documents, assisting in case management, conducting legal research, and providing administrative support. He/she will work closely with attorneys to ensure the smooth operation of legal proceedings. The Paralegal is responsible for maintaining organized and up-to-date legal files, communicating with clients, and liaising with external parties. Additionally, they may assist in preparing for trials, hearings, and corporate meetings. The Paralegal must demonstrate a deep understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and regulations in the relevant practice areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Make initial drafts for communication letters, letters of intent, affidavits, secretary’s certificate, board resolutions, minutes of the meetings, contracts or other legal documents as may be assigned by the Corporate Lawyer;

• Process compliance, permits, licenses, or other certifications with government offices such as SEC, DTI, LGU, BIR, FDA or BOC;

• Make follow-ups or inquiries to different government offices through face-to-face meetings, calls or e-mail;

• Receive other departments’ internal requests through e-mail and communicate to Corporate Lawyer;

• Assist Corporate Lawyer during court hearings;

• Review various contracts for the company;

• Organize daily tasks for the team;

• Assist during contract signing such as during purchase or sale of real properties of Fabtech Group;

• File pleadings, motions and make requests to courts;

• Assist Corporate Secretary during meetings with the Board of Directors;

• Keep an updated record and manage physical filing of Fabtech Group’s corporate records, legal documents and case dockets;

• Attend negotiation or meetings with clients or government offices in behalf of Fabtech Group;

• Generally, deliver requests by the in-house Corporate Lawyer, external lawyers and partner law firms; and

• Other tasks that may be assigned by the Corporate Lawyer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least completed first year Juris Doctor (J.D.)

• At least 1-year work experience as Paralegal/Legal Assistant or any relevant exposure

• Knows how to manage his/her time

• Works well with Deadlines

• Understands Confidentiality

• Excellent Writing Skills

• Eloquent Speaker

• Team-leader

• Keen to Details

• Has Initiative

• Investigative

• Competitive