Paralegal  

Principal Purpose of the Position:

Assists the Legal and Corporate Affairs Manager and the Junior Associate Lawyer in the day-to-day running of the legal team's affairs within the company.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Legal Research:

• Conduct legal research on factual and legal issues related to cases handled by the legal team.
• Compile and analyze relevant legal information to support case preparation and strategy.

Records Management:

• Assist in ensuring the safekeeping and maintenance of relevant company records pertaining to corporate and legal affairs.
• Maintain records of all correspondence, demand letters, notices, and transmittals.

Documentation:

• Prepare executive summaries of cases and legal matters handled by the legal team.
• Assist in drafting legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, memoranda, contracts, waivers, and other instruments.
• Check, analyze, and edit legal forms, applications, and submissions to government regulatory bodies for accuracy.
• Case Management:
• Cross-check and validate information related to administrative, labor, criminal, and civil cases.
• Build, organize, update, and track case files and databases.

Compliance and Updates:

• Keep track of amendments to existing laws and regulations.
• Cascade relevant legal updates to the company to ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.

Trial Preparation:

• Facilitate the search and interview of witnesses.
• Assist the legal team in preparing for trials.

Educational Background:

• Degree in Bachelor of Laws; or
• Certificate program in Paralegal Studies and a graduate of any four-year course.

Technical Knowledge:

• Good understanding and awareness of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), and HALAL principles and standards.

Skills:

• Competent and proficient in the use of legal databases and other software necessary for legal document preparation, such as Microsoft Office Applications.

Experience:

• Preferably with at least one (1) year of experience in paralegal functions.

Key Attributes:

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy in work.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Proficiency in using legal and office software applications.