Paralegal, Family and Divorce

HARRY ELIAS PARTNERSHIP LLP; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

HARRY ELIAS PARTNERSHIP LLP is seeking a competent Paralegal to join its Matrimonial team. You will assist with pleadings, trial prep, and document management, while coordinating with courts and other stakeholders to ensure timely case progression.

The role requires a Diploma in Law or related field and a minimum of 2 years of substantive paralegal experience in family litigation. Strong multitasking, organization, and teamwork are essential to succeed in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Law or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of paralegal experience in family litigation.
• Strong multitasking, organization, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, filing, and service of pleadings.
• Liaise between courts and stakeholders for scheduling and information sharing.
• Organize and manage documents, spreadsheets, and retrieval systems.
• Coordinate collection, review, and production of documents; respond to discovery.
• Assist with trial preparation: exhibits, witness binders, and depositions.
• Summarize deposition and trial transcripts and exhibits.
• Conduct factual research using in-house files and external sources.
• Compile information and prepare statistics, charts, and summaries.
• Prepare affidavits and legal correspondence for lawyers.
• Organize and maintain paper and electronic filing systems.
• Meet with clients, attorneys, and professionals to discuss case details.
• Investigate case facts and laws; search public records and analyze legal materials.

Skills

Multitasking

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Law or related field

Job description

We are looking for competent and dedicated Paralegal to join our Matrimonial team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation, filing, and service of pleadings.

• Act as a liaison between all parties, including courts and other stakeholders, for scheduling and information sharing.

• Organize and manage documents, including creating spreadsheets and retrieval systems.

• Coordinate the collection, review, and production of documents, as well as respond to discovery requests.

• Assist with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits, witness binders, and appendices for depositions and court filings.

• Summarize deposition and trial transcripts and exhibits.

• Conduct factual research using in-house files and external reference sources.

• Compile information and prepare statistics, charts, and other summaries.

• Prepare affidavits, legal correspondence, and other documents for lawyers.

• Organize and maintain paper and electronic filing systems.

• Meet with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to discuss case details.

• Investigate case facts and laws, search public records, and analyze legal materials to support case preparation.

• Gather and analyze statutes, case law, legal articles, and other data.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Law or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of substantive experience as a paralegal in family litigation.

• Strong multitasking skills and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

• A team player with a positive attitude and a strong sense of responsibility.

We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.