Paralegal

De Castro Consulting; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

De Castro Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support. The candidate should have at least 2 years of paralegal or legal support experience, excellent communication, and strong attention to detail.

The role requires handling confidential information and coordinating with a wider team in a hybrid work setup with one day onsite per week. The successful applicant will draft and manage legal documents, conduct research, monitor deadlines, and liaise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of paralegal or legal support experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and document-management abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Capable of working independently while coordinating with the team.
• Hybrid work setup with 1 day onsite per week.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, organize, and maintain legal documents, contracts, correspondence, and case files.
• Conduct legal and factual research as required.
• Assist in preparing documents for legal proceedings, meetings, and other requirements.
• Monitor deadlines, documentation requirements, and case-related schedules.
• Coordinate with clients, government agencies, external counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and confidential legal records and databases.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the legal team.

Skills

Legal research

Document management

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, or related field

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to the team. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of paralegal or legal support experience and is comfortable handling legal documents, conducting research, coordinating requirements, and managing confidential information.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, organize, and maintain legal documents, contracts, correspondence, and case files.

• Conduct legal and factual research as required.

• Assist in preparing documents for legal proceedings, meetings, and other requirements.

• Monitor deadlines, documentation requirements, and case-related schedules.

• Coordinate with clients, government agencies, external counsel, and other stakeholders when necessary.

• Maintain accurate and confidential legal records and databases.

• Provide general administrative and operational support to the legal team.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, or a related field.

• At least 2 years of experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or in a similar legal support role.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and document-management skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.

• Able to work independently while effectively coordinating with the wider team.

• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup with 1 day onsite per week.