Paralegal

Drew & Napier LLC; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 167,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Drew & Napier LLC in the Philippines seeks an administrative/paralegal assistant to support research, drafting, proofreading of legal documents and filing submissions. The role requires strong organizational and IT skills and attention to deadlines.

You will organize records, manage client lists, handle correspondence with stakeholders, and assist with seminars, updates to lawyer profiles and rankings. This is an entry-to-development role for candidates with a keen interest in the legal field.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of Diploma in Law, Legal Studies and Paralegal Studies.
• At least one year of experience in in similar capacity is preferred.
• Entry-level candidates with a strong interest in developing a career in the legal field are also welcome to apply.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and IT-savvy, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in research, preparation, proofreading and drafting of legal documents, filing and submissions.
• Organise, maintain, and manage all records and documents, including support billing-related matters, ensuring compliance with established requirements and adherence to timelines.
• Handles all correspondence including responding to emails, letters, and faxes with all stakeholders.
• Monitoring and drafting of legal updates, business development and marketing efforts, including maintaining client lists and registers, sending of legal updates, event planning and execution in respect of seminars and updating of lawyer profiles and ranking lists.
• Any other matters/projects that the management may require assistance with from time to time.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

IT-savvy

Education

Diploma in Law, Legal Studies and Paralegal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Assisting in research, preparation, proofreading and drafting of legal documents, filing and submissions.

• Organise, maintain, and manage all records and documents, including support billing-related matters, ensuring compliance with established requirements and adherence to timelines.

• Handles all correspondence including responding to emails, letters, and faxes with all stakeholders.

• Monitoring and drafting of legal updates, business development and marketing efforts, including maintaining client lists and registers, sending of legal updates, event planning and execution in respect of seminars and updating of lawyer profiles and ranking lists.

• Any other matters/projects that the management may require assistance with from time to time.

Requirements

• Minimum qualification of Diploma in Law, Legal Studies and Paralegal Studies.

• At least one year of experience in in similar capacity is preferred.

• Entry-level candidates with a strong interest in developing a career in the legal field are also welcome to apply.

• Possesses strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to multitask and perform effectively under tight deadlines.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and IT-savvy.

(We thank all applicants for writing in. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidential).