Paralegal - Litigation

Home Credit Philippines; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 446,000 - 725,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work set-up

Permanent dayshift schedule

Up to 20% variable performance-based"?

HMO on Day 1 / HMO with dependents

Access to mental health coverage and -

Job summary

Home Credit Philippines is seeking a Paralegal to support the Legal team in the Litigation Division, handling cases filed with courts and quasi-judicial bodies under guidance of the CLO and Sr. Litigation Lawyer.

You will monitor case progress, attend hearings, file pleadings, organize files, draft simple pleadings and letters, and maintain good interdepartmental relations. The role offers a hybrid work setup and a stable career path in a dynamic financial services company.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years experience as a Paralegal.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Pleading writing skills.
• Good legal research skills.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Pleasant and engaging.
• 8 Flexible work ethics.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lawyers in Handling Cases under the Litigation Division by monitoring the progress of cases including following up with the court or Quasi-Judicial Agency.
• Attending meetings and hearings (in cases permitted by the relevant Rules, Policies and Practices).
• Filing and service of pleadings and other allied documents.
• Organizing and updating the case files.
• Drafting simple pleadings, letters, documents, needed by Litigation Lawyers.
• Maintain good business relationship with other departments by rendering appropriate assistance.
• Comply with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and other Company Policies and Regulations.
• Other tasks which may be delegated by the Immediate Supervisor the Head of the Litigation Division and the Head of the Department relative to the foregoing.

Skills

Good written and oral communication

Pleading writing

Legal research

Honesty and integrity

Pleasant and engaging

Flexible work ethics

MS Word

Excel

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

About The Job

The role of the Paralegal is to assist Lawyers under the Litigation Division in handling cases filed by or against HC Consumer Finance Philippines, Inc. (HCPH) in the Courts or Quasi-Judicial Bodies as directed by the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and the Sr. Litigation Lawyer and to provide services allied thereto.

What You’ll Do

• Assist Lawyers in Handling Cases under the Litigation Division by:
• Monitoring of the progress of cases including following up with the court or Quasi-Judicial Agency
• Attending meetings and hearings (in cases permitted by the relevant Rules, Policies and Practices)
• Filing and Service of Pleadings and other allied documents
• Organizing and Updating the case files
• Drafting simple pleadings, letters, documents, needed by Litigation Lawyers.
• Maintain good business relationship with other departments by rendering appropriate assistance.
• Comply with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and other Company Policies and Regulations.
• Other tasks which may be delegated by the Immediate Supervisor the Head of the Litigation Division and the Head of the Department relative to the foregoing.

What You Need To Have

• 1 to 2 years experience as a Paralegal;
• Good written and oral communication skills;
• Pleading writing skills;
• Good legal research skills;
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Honesty and integrity;
• Pleasant and engaging;

8 Flexible work ethics;

Nice To Have Areas

• Driving skills;
• Familiar with the locations of the Courts and Quasi-Judicial Bodies;
• Computer skills.

Job Perks You'll Enjoy

• Hybrid work set-up
• Permanent dayshift schedule
• Up to 20% variable performance-based bonus
• HMO on Day 1 / HMO with dependents
• Access to mental health coverage and wellness partners
• Wellness Leave and Birthday Leave benefits
• Internal Career Mobility

Empower Filipinos with innovative financial solutions at Home Credit Philippines.

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When it comes to hiring, everyone gets a fair look. It doesn’t matter where you’re from, what you believe, who you love, whether you have a disability, or any other or any other condition protected under Philippine laws. If you meet the job requirements, you have a chance to get the job.

Come join us at Home Credit, where diversity fuels our innovation. Here, there are #NoSmallRoles and #EveryoneisImportant.