Projects Assistant

Burkley & Aquino Law Office; Pasig; On-site; PHP 167,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkley & Aquino Law Office is seeking a Projects Assistant to provide efficient support to the Projects Head and handling lawyers. The role involves liaising with government agencies and landowners to secure necessary documents, certifications, clearances, and permits for specific projects.

You will draft letters, conduct desk and field research, coordinate with regulators, and handle administrative tasks such as status updates and file organization.

Qualifications

• College graduate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Above average organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Willing to travel and stay outside Metro Manila for a few days at a time.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Firm's clients in dealings with government offices for project matters.
• Draft and follow up letters and communications under supervision.
• Conduct desk and field research as needed.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies for field activities.
• Prepare update reports and organize documents; assist with expense liquidation.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Willing to travel

Education

College degree

Job description

About the role

The Projects Assistant provides efficient and quality support to the Projects Head and the handling Lawyers in their administrative tasks. He/she liaises with government agencies and concerned landowners for the purpose of securing documents, certifications, clearances, permits and other instruments required for a particular project.

Key responsibilities

• Represent the interests of the Firm's clients in transactions with government offices, as may be required for the client's project




• Draft request and follow-up letters and other communications or writings as may be required, under the guidance of the Projects Head and the handling Lawyers




• Conduct desk and field research as may be necessary




• Coordinate with regulatory agencies for the conduct of field activities, if needed




• Perform administrative work such as preparation of update report on the status of specific projects, organization and reproduction of documents, preparation of liquidation of expenses

About you

• College graduate




• Excellent verbal and written communication skills




• Above average organizational skills and attention to detail




• Able to work independently with minimum supervision




• Willing to travel and stay outside Metro Manila for a few days at a time