Paralegal

SM Prime Holdings, Inc.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Legal Assistant to support lawyers in drafting contracts and legal documents, and to assist with the work of the Legal and Regulatory Compliance unit.

The role includes research, drafting correspondence, presentation materials, and meeting preparations. The position also covers administrative and clerical duties, record management, scheduling, and logistics support for the LRC and related business units, with on-site work at MOA Complex, Pasay City.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills; ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.
• Familiarity with official business correspondence, law, legal procedures, and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers in drafting contracts and legal documents.
• Assist with work of Legal and Regulatory Compliance (LRC); conduct research; draft documents or correspondence under supervision; prepare presentations and reports; prepare for meetings/hearings.
• Provide administrative support to lawyers and LRC; organize records, documents, schedules; logistics support as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Familiarity with legal procedures

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Legal and Compliance Support Services: Assisting the lawyers in drafting contracts/legal documents. Assisting with work of Legal and Regulatory Compliance (LRC); Conducting research; Drafting of documents or correspondence under direction/supervision; Drafting presentation materials and reports; Preparing for meetings, hearings
• Administrative Function: Managing and organizing records, documents, schedules; Providing administrative support to lawyers and enhancing office effectiveness; Providing administrative, clerical, and logistics support to LRC and other relevant business units (BUs), as required.
• Other duties as required.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum college graduate;
• Proven relevant working experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Paralegal (Minimum of 2 years).
• Proficiency in English; Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in managing and organizing records and files
• Computer literacy (Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
• Familiarity with official business correspondence, law, legal procedures, and protocols.
• Candidates must be willing to work on-site at MOA Complex, Pasay City.