Legal Researcher

Job Description:

·        Undertaking in-depth research into any aspects of the law in support of the law firm and its individual lawyers:

·        Gathers and analyses research data, such as statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes, and documents;

·        Investigates facts and the applicable laws and jurisprudence that may influence the firm’s lawyers process to frame their respective argument/s for trial and to determine the cause/s of actions in preparation to the trial;

·        Drafts and prepares legal briefs for the various accounts that the firm handles:

·        Prepares case status reports using MS Word;

·        Drafts and prepares pleadings and other legal documents such as petitions, motions, complaints, appeals, affidavits, letters, among others;

·        Prepares correspondences, documents, and other relevant files necessary for the annexes of WOPs to be filed;

·        Drafts and prepares legal correspondences to courts and/or government agencies/offices for request of documents and/or follow up of case status; and

·        Makes calls to courts and/or government agencies/offices with which the firm has pending and active cases to follow up the status of the case;

·        Performs other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification:

·        Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Law or equivalent.

·        Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply!

·        With knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures.

·        Sound judgment and ability to analyze situations and information.

·        Excellent communication skills.

·        Willing to work in BGC, Taguig City