senior para legal OfficerPBO Global

Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is seeking to elevate or step-up his/her career in paralegal or legal support practice. We are looking for someone who has adept experience in doing paralegal support tasks such as Conveyancing, Drafting/Reviews of various Commercial contracts in Australia and USA, preparation of complain briefs and/or pleadings, performing legal research, interfacing and liaising with law firms and clients and supervising a team of paralegal and legal support specialists.
The role is a senior role and we are looking for someone who is willing to lead a team and to be groomed as a subject matter expert in the field of Conveyancing and Paralegal support roles.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads the development of paralegal and legal support specialists team in the company who will be - performing Conveyancing and Paralegal tasks such as preparation of legal documents, review of commercial contracts, legal research and other administration support that can be provided to law firms and various entities in Australia and USA.
Serves as the primary point-of-contact or traffic controller of the team
Performs actual conveyancing work for Australian companies
Data entry taking information from contracts of sale of land and inputting that into conveyancing management system
• Assist in preparation of settlements
• Drafting of legal documents concerned with estate planning
• Drafting of contracts, review and amendments of contracts, liaising with banking institutions and other legal firms
• Attend, review & respond to emails in a timely manner
• Liaise with clients via email, MSTeams, Zoom and other communication media
• Prepare various reports as required by the client
• Provide backup for other legal admin job functions as required
• Other related or ad hoc legal administrative tasks which may be assigned from time to time
Documents processes and organize it in the knowledge-based platform.
Participates in all trainings and conducts or cascades the same to the team.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 2 years experience in Paralegal work particularly in Conveyancing and Legal Support tasks earned from conveyancing companies or law firms in Australia
College graduate with related degree in Legal courses i.e. Legal Management. Other related business courses in Business Administration, Accounting or Secretarial courses are also accepted
Local experience working or having an internship in law firms or legal entities in the Philippines is an advantage
Comfortable working with lawyers or solicitors, both in the Philippines and from Australia/USA
Background in reviewing, drafting or preparation of legal documents such as Commercial Contracts, pleadings and others
Proficient in Microsoft Office365 applications i.e. Microsoft Word, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
Internet savvy and has exposure to cloud-based software
Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written
Proven experience in training and/or managing a team
Attentive to details and highly organized
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and knowledgeable in documenting processes
Agile and willing to go the extra mile
Willing to work on-site, particularly in our office in Clark, Pampanga
ADVANTAGES
Experience with conveyancing software such as Matter Centre, PEXA or other similar systems
Experience working with Legal Management software like LEAP, etc. is a plus
Experience working directly as Legal/Paralegal staff, particularly with law firms engage in real estate
Experience working in an Australian or US companies or back office outsourcing service company is an advantage, but not required
Requirements
Minimum education level: Bachelor ́s Degree
Years of experience: 2
Availability for travel: No
Availability for change of residence: No
People with disabilities: Yes