A Legal Assistant plays a crucial role in the legal department of a firm, providing support to lawyers and ensuring the smooth operation of legal activities within the firm. This position requires a blend of administrative skills, legal knowledge, and the ability to manage various tasks efficiently. Below is a comprehensive job description for a Legal Assistant.

Job is onsite at Taguig, Metro Manila 

• Document Management: Assist in the preparation, review, and management of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and corporate resolutions. Organize and maintain a comprehensive filing system for all corporate legal documents.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct legal research on various topics, including case law, regulations, and statutes. Summarize findings and present them to the legal team for consideration.
• Compliance: Ensure the corporation complies with all relevant laws and regulations. Assist in the monitoring and updating of compliance policies and procedures.
• Client Interaction: Serve as a point of contact for internal and external clients. Schedule and coordinate meetings, conference calls, and appointments for corporate lawyers.
• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the legal department, including answering phones, managing correspondence, and maintaining calendars.
• Transaction Support: Assist in the preparation and execution of corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and financings. Coordinate the collection and organization of due diligence materials.
• Records Maintenance: Maintain corporate records, including minutes of meetings, bylaws, and other governance documents. Ensure all records are up-to-date and accessible.

• Degree in related field of study, preferred.
• Bilingual: English
• 2+ years previous experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in a corporate environment is highly desirable. Familiarity with corporate law and legal procedures is essential. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis). Experience with document management systems is beneficial.
• Proven experience in a customer service or client-facing role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with legal professionals, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all work. Ability to identify and correct errors in documents and data.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with legal team members and other departments. Professional demeanor and customer service orientation.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive legal information.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently. Proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle challenging situations diplomatically.
• Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software.
• Adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn.

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