Legal Assistant

The Legal Assistant is responsible for the efficiency of the law firm by providing clerical services and other supportive measures for lawyers.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email.
2. Preparation and drafting of incorporation documents, pleadings and other business and legal documents
3. Compile, proofread and edit drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, policies and other legal documents
4. Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers' calendars, scheduling appointments, making photocopies, and compiling complex documentation
5. Create and maintain case files, including producing and editing transcripts
6. Screen, direct, and prioritize incoming calls and emails to lawyers
7. Perform legal and background research when requested
8. Monitor, study and develop written summaries of proposed and enacted legislation, regulations, court decisions, industry guidelines, trade journals and other relevant publications
9. Analyze and summarize documents
10. Process and submit documents to SEC, BIR, and other national and local government agencies.
11. Perform other administrative duties as required or assigned.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Php12,000.00 - Php15,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Company eventsOn-site parkingPay raiseSchedule:
8 hour shiftSupplemental Pay:
13th month salaryBonus payOvertime payPerformance bonusYearly bonusEducation:
Bachelor's (Preferred)Experience:
Legal Assistance: 1 year (Preferred)Language:
English (Required)
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