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Position Summary
The Legal Secretary is responsible for assisting the lawyer-in-charge in comparing and finalizing contracts depending on instructions provided. Secretary also handles preparation of corporate documents for submission to internal/external clients. Secretary provides as well secretarial support to assigned Legal Counsel/s.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
1. Reviews and compares contract drafts of assigned accounts/divisions, as instructed by the lawyer-in-charge
2. Coordinates with and assists the lawyer-in-charge in finalizing contracts or preparing execution copies
3. Provides secretarial support to assigned Legal Counsel/s including scheduling, receiving and releasing documents, managing phone calls, coordinating to internal and external clients, etc.
4. Coordinates with the lawyer-in-charge as regards filing of contract, agreements, pleadings and other documents in the custody of the department
5. Coordinates and assists the lawyer-in-charge in the preparation of corporate documents for submission to the appropriate agencies, as advised by the lawyer-in-charge
6. Reviews corporate files to ensure accurate, complete and timely (on a regular schedule) submission of corporate documents to the appropriate regulatory agencies
7. Coordinates with and assists the lawyer-in-charge in the preparation of corporate documents as requested by assigned accounts/divisions
8. Performs other duties that may be assigned by superior from time to time