Paralegal

The RISE mission is to Accelerate Internet for the Philippines - we do this by focusing on the overall customer experience; providing excellent internet services while creating a positive impact on our partners and their industries.From very humble beginnings and with a desire to carry out our mission, we have grown to serve business and wholesale customers in Cebu, Manila, and Davao. Our business customers come from varying industries, such as real estate, IT, and business process outsourcing, to name a few. Nonetheless, they all have one thing in common: they require high-quality service and great customer support.To deliver the best customer experience, RISE works exclusively with technical services company Pathfinders, through which we maintain our benchmark average of 1.8 weeks installation time for business clients. Together, we operate GetaFIX, the biggest Internet eXchange in the Philippines that helps the efficiency of content and connectivity in the country. We also operate Open Access Network, a Fiber as a Service offering that helps reduce complexity for developers and telecommunication companies while increasing customer satisfaction.Throughout the group, we foster a performance-based culture, where team members are encouraged to take ownership and exceed expectations for their projects. We practice transparency by conducting regular check-ins and quarterly performance reviews, which helps us achieve goals and continuously advance together. We promote work-life balance and have team activities, such as monthly get-togethers to celebrate our wins, and sponsor work-related training and conferences.Be part of a growing mission-oriented business that requires new leaders who are proficient, proactive, and direct. Be rewarded with great colleagues, a supportive environment, a competitive salary, and a compensation package that includes HMO for you and your family. Flex time is offered for some roles and your teammates will be there to help as you further hone your skills and accomplish responsibilities. Make a difference and grow with us.The Junior Paralegal provides assistance to the legal department in various business transactions such as but not limited to visa processing, organizing and maintaining contract records systems as well as preparing standard contract documents. Duties & Responsibilities Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and correspondences.Assist in drafting and reviewing routine legal documents and correspondence.Conduct legal research and gather relevant information on Philippine laws and regulations.Prepare and file legal documents with relevant Philippine government agencies (e.g., BIR, DOLE, BI, SEC, etc.).Assist in Corporate Housekeeping tasks.Support the legal team in corporate governance matters, including board meetings and minutes.Coordinate with external legal counsel and government agencies as needed.Assist with visa processing and other immigration-related matters for foreign employees.Perform other administrative and legal support tasks as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Paralegal Studies, or related field.Proven experience as a Paralegal, preferably in a corporate setting.Strong understanding of Philippine laws and legal procedures.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Filipino.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Strong organizational and time-management skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Familiarity with visa processing and immigration procedures is a plus. Additional Information Hiring ProcessOur team recognizes the importance of your candidacy, and we want to ensure that your application receives the attention it deserves. We aim to give our applicants a good experience by being timely, efficient, and direct. Rest assured that your application will be carefully reviewed and processed promptly.Privacy StatementRISE is committed to protecting your personal information. Your information will be collected, used and may be shared by RISE with third party service providers to serve lawful purposes, for RISE recruitment process, including processing of data by third party when required. Your information shall be held only as long as necessary to achieve the purpose for which it is collected. The use and transfer of your information will be strictly in accordance with the applicable data privacy law and in line with our privacy policy available at RISE Privacy Policy. Further, by clicking Apply, you agree and acknowledge that you have read RISE’s privacy policy and fully understand your rights to access, correct or withdraw your information anytime.

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