Paralegal Officer

HR Primo Management Services; Pasig; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

HR Primo Management Services is looking for a Paralegal Officer in Pasig. The ideal candidate will assist in legal compliance and documentation within the pawnshop and money services industry. Key responsibilities include coordinating legal disputes, maintaining accurate case files, and supporting regulatory requirements. A Bachelor's degree in Legal Management or related field is required, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience. This full-time, on-site role may require travel to branch locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in legal, compliance, or financial services.
• Law units or ongoing legal studies is an advantage.
• Experience in the pawnshop or money services industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing documents for customer disputes and regulatory hearings.
• Gather evidence and maintain complete legal case files.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel.

Skills

Legal documentation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Legal Management, Political Science, Criminology

Job description

On-site - Pasig 3-5 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

We are seeking a Paralegal Officer to support legal compliance, documentation, and regulatory requirements within the pawnshop and money services industry. The role ensures adherence to financial regulations, consumer protection laws, and internal policies governing pawnshop operations and money changing services. This position involves both traditional paralegal functions and industry-specific responsibilities such as collateral documentation, dispute resolution, regulatory filings, and internal case handling.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing documents for customer disputes, regulatory hearings, and litigation cases.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel for case preparation and proceedings.
• Gather evidence and maintain complete legal case files.
• Handle employee disputes, disciplinary cases, and compliance violations.
• Document proceedings and prepare case reports.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions based on findings.
• Attend court hearings as company representative or support to external counsel.
• Participate in administrative investigations and disciplinary hearings.
• Ensure due process is observed in all proceedings.
• Provide management updates and legal recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records of legal cases, investigations, and resolutions.
• Support audit and compliance requirements specific to pawnshop operations.
• Monitor recurring issues and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Management, Political Science, Criminology, or related field.
• Law units or ongoing legal studies is an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in legal, compliance, or financial services.
• Experience in the pawnshop, lending, or money services industry is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and commercial transactions.
• Excellent documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Work Setup

Full-time, On-site

Willing to be assigned to branch locations if required.