Paralegal

W Bridges Manpower Corporation; Philippines; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

W Bridges Manpower Corporation in the Philippines seeks a Paralegal to assist lawyers in preparing and organizing legal documents for cases and trials. You will prepare affidavits and correspondence, discuss case details with attorneys and clients, and organize files for different proceedings.

You will summarize cases, conduct research, draft legal documents, file with courts, and keep case files organized while monitoring changes in the law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in liberal arts, political science, or a qualified pre-law course is typically required.
• Analytical thinking, critical thinking, and organizational skills are essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication to interact with court clerks, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

• Summarizing cases and preparing reports for attorneys.
• Conducting research and developing legal arguments.
• Drafting contracts, depositions and pleadings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in liberal arts / political science / pre-law

Job description

AParalegal, assists lawyers in preparing and organizing various legal documents for upcoming cases and trials. Their main duties include preparing affidavits and correspondence, discussing case details with attorneys and clients and organizing different files for different legal proceedings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Summarizing cases and preparing reports for attorneys
• Conducting research, investigating facts and developing legal arguments
• Drafting legal documents such as contracts, depositions and pleadings
• Preparing and filing documents with courts
• Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases
• Keeping track of changes in legal framework and providing timely updates on these changes

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor's degree in liberal arts, political science, or a qualified pre-law course is typically required, alongside specialized training programs.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Exceptional fact-checking, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication to interact with court clerks, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.