Company Description
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan (SyCipLaw), founded in 1945, is one of the largest and most established law firms in the Philippines. It offers a comprehensive range of legal services across various fields, including banking, corporate law, employment, immigration, dispute resolution, and intellectual property. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including local and international business leaders, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Recognized as a top-tier firm by leading legal publications, SyCipLaw has a strong reputation for excellence and expertise in specialized practice areas such as mergers and acquisitions, energy, real estate, and international arbitration.
Role Description
- Provide the documentary requirements and estimated timelines of the assigned expatriates.
- Handles the documentation and compiling of all the VISAS and permits assigned to her to be filed with the relevant government agencies.
- Assist during hearings by handling documentation, coordinating meetings, and liaising with clients and lawyers.
- Addresses client's inquiries over the phone or by email.
- Handles the sending of notices of the expiry dates of visas, permits, tourist visas and ACR I-cards of their assigned clients.
- Handle the notarization and compilation of application documents.
- Provide timely email updates to clients regarding status, approved permits and visa applications.
- Draft covering letters on behalf of SyCip for submission to relevant government agencies.
- Assist clients with immigration-related queries over the phone.
- Assist in following up for deposit requests from certain clients.
- Update Visa tracker on a daily basis
- Perform other tasks within the department as assigned.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in document preparation, record maintenance, and data organization
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with internal teams and interact professionally with clients
- Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, on-site environment in Makati
- Graduate of any Bachelor's degree
- Previous experience in the similar position is a plus
