Paralegal Staff (Project Based)

Reporting to the Right-of-Way Department Head, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following:

a. Scope of Work

Drafting of complaints, judicial affidavits, notices to take possession, and other urgent pleadings

Drafting and/or review of Deeds of Absolute Sale (DOAS), ROW Grants, Contracts to Sell, ROW Nego Cards, Quitclaims, joint affidavits of barangay officials or disinterested persons, and other legal documents/ instruments pertaining to the acquisition of land and land rights

Drafting of Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) and other contracts and deeds of conveyances

Drafting of memoranda for Management approval, letters and other correspondence

Preparation, monitoring and updating of the status report of expropriation cases;

Legal pass on land and land rights documents

Rendering of assistance to project team and other legal services as required.

Requirements:

b. Qualification Standards

Graduate of any 4-year course

MUST At least an incoming second year law student of a reputable school/ with Juris Doctor Degree

c. Licenses and Certifications

None

d. Competency Requirements

Proficient in basic laws (i.e., Rules of Court, land titles and deeds, contracts, property relations, legal writing)

Working knowledge of standard legal documents

Proficient in speaking and writing in English

Good attention to detail• Good time-management skills

Good organizational skills

Good management skills

Ability to do field work, if necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Benefits:

Life Insurance

HMO

Summary of role requirements:

Looking for candidates available to work:

Monday: Morning, Afternoon

Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon

Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon

Thursday: Morning, Afternoon

Friday: Morning, Afternoon

1 year of relevant work experience required for this role

Working rights required for this role

Full time