Legal Assistant

Trends Group Inc.


Date: 3 days ago
City: Manila
Contract type: Full time
I. Duties And Responsibilities

  • Provides comprehensive clerical and administrative support to lawyers;
  • Assists in ensuring that legal processes, procedures, and documentations are efficient, accurate, and compliant with internal standards;
  • Maintains organized records of various legal documents and related activities for easy retrieval and reference;
  • Addresses inquiries from internal and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner;
  • Coordinates logistics for business meetings, including arranging venues, facilities, and catering;
  • Takes detailed minutes during meetings and ensures proper distribution to relevant parties;
  • Manages both physical and electronic filing systems;
  • Prepares, reviews, and files simple legal documents, ensuring that they meet legal and procedural standards;
  • Coordinates the delivery and receipt of legal documents, ensuring that all actions are executed promptly and according to procedure;
  • Assists lawyers in notarizing documents, ensuring all notarized documents are properly organized and compliant with reportorial requirements; and
  • Performs other related tasks and responsibilities as assigned, contributing to the smooth operation of the legal department.

Ii. Qualifications

  • Minimum Education
  • At least two (2) years of completed coursework in a Bachelor’s degree program or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Minimum Experience/Training
  • At least two (2) years of working experience as a legal secretary, office administrator, or in a similar role, preferably has worked in a law firm environment.
  • Solid understanding of the day-to-day operations and procedures within a legal office or legal department.
  • Familiarity with legal software, document control systems, and filing practices.
  • Training or experience in handling notarization procedures, compliance requirements, and reportorial duties is advantageous.
  • Competency
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Outlook, and Word) and other relevant software tools.
  • Adaptability and ability to prioritize tasks with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
  • High level of attention to detail with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and documents efficiently even under pressure.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
  • Good research skills, with the ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information as needed.

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