Paralegal

Major Homes Inc; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Homes Inc. seeks a capable legal support professional to assist the Legal Department with drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts, agreements, and other documents. The role involves legal research and maintaining orderly files to support corporate matters.

Candidates should have 2-3 years in a similar legal setting, be law students or graduates, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Real estate background is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or similar legal environment.
• Law student or law graduate is preferred
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures, court rules, and legal documentation requirements
• Proficient in conducting legal research and utilizing legal databases, online legal resources, and other research tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and professional legal documents
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in handling legal documents and records
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and familiar with legal document management or other relevant
• With Real Estate Background

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and compilation of documents and other materials required for court cases, administrative proceedings, and other legal matters
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, government agencies, courts, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties as instructed by the Legal Department
• Assist in monitoring applicable laws, regulations, permits, and other compliance requirements relevant to the company's operations
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Legal Department, including document tracking, scheduling, correspondence, and maintenance of legal records
• Attend and represent the company before government offices and quasi-judicial agencies

Skills

Legal research

Document drafting

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Law degree / law student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal databases

Job description

About the role

Assist the Legal Department in preparing, drafting, and reviewing legal documents, contracts, agreements, letters, and other correspondence. Conduct legal research and gather relevant laws, regulations, case authorities, and other information necessary to support legal matters. Organize, maintain, and update legal files, case records, contracts, and other documentation in accordance with company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and compilation of documents and other materials required for court cases, administrative proceedings, and other legal matters

• Coordinate and communicate with clients, government agencies, courts, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties as instructed by the Legal Department

• Assist in monitoring applicable laws, regulations, permits, and other compliance requirements relevant to the company's operations

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Legal Department, including document tracking, scheduling, correspondence, and maintenance of legal records

• Attend and represent the company before government offices and quasi-judicial agencies

About you

• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or similar legal environment

• Law student or law graduate is preferred

• Strong knowledge of legal procedures, court rules, and legal documentation requirements

• Proficient in conducting legal research and utilizing legal databases, online legal resources, and other research tools

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and professional legal documents

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in handling legal documents and records

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and familiar with legal document management or other relevant

• With Real Estate Background