Paralegal

OVERVIEW:

• Support the Company's Legal Services Group
• Correspond and coordinate in-person with pertinent government offices and agencies (SEC, BIR, BOI, SEC, DHSUD, courts, etc.) relative to filings, submissions, appearances, and preparation of other relevant documents and information
• Create and maintain case files (collect, arrange, and preserve evidence and other useful documents required for legal proceedings)
• Assist in preparing reports and correspondences such as notices/agenda/minutes of meetings, certificates, affidavits, letters, motions for extension, annexes/exhibits to pleadings
• Prepare and organize databases, reports, and tracking systems
• Represent the Company during the conciliations or mediations, when necessary
• Assist in legal research on a wide range of topics
• Interact with management, various departments and external counsels
• Ensure efficient and effective dissemination of information
• Perform such other functions and duties as may be assigned and/or endorsed by the immediate head in relation to legal & operational matters

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a college graduate
• At least 1-2 years of work experience as a paralegal or docket staff in a legal department or a law firm
• Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive and confidential documents and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Keen attention to details
• Highly organized, structured, and process-driven
• Strong teamwork skills, comfortable in a highly collaborative team culture and a hierarchical team structure
• Highly professional, self-motivated, efficient, results-oriented
• Can-do attitude with a passion for learning
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Can start immediately (preferred)