COS_LEA III_004084_LS

Place of Assignment:

DSWD Central Office, IBP Road, Brgy. Batasan Hills, Quezon City

Place of Examination
and Interview:

DSWD Central Office, IBP Road, Brgy. Batasan Hills, Quezon City

LEGAL ASSISTANT (LEA) III

Item Number

:

004084

Compensation

:

Php. 33,843.00

Place of Assignment

:

Legal Service

CSC-PRESCRIBED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

:

BS Legal Management, AB Paralegal Studies, Law, Political Science or other Allied Courses

Training

:

Eight (8) Hours of Training Relevant to Legal Work, such as Legal Ethics, Legal Research and Writing, or Legal Procedure

Experience

:

One (1) year of relevant experience in legal work such as preparation of pleadings, legal opinions, and memoranda or legal research

Eligibility

:

Career Service (Professional/Second Level Eligibility)
(COS/MOA workers to be hired must meet the qualification standards of the CSC for equivalent regular position, including additional requirements prescribed by the Hiring Office, except eligibility)²

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

:

Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor, Legal Management, AB Paralegal Studies, Law, Political Science or Other Allied Courses

Training

:

Eight (8) hours of relevant training

Experience

:

One (1) year of relevant experience

Eligibility

:

None required

Additional Competency

:

.Completed at least 100 units of Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree

.Experience in government service a plus

.Very good oral and written ability

.Remarkable attention to detail, results-oriented, can efficiently work under pressure

.Strong interpersonal skills, good moral character and work ethics

.Working knowledge of MS Office and other computer applications.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the immediate supervision of the pertinent Legal Service Division Chief, candidates for the position shall perform the following functions aside from other duties and responsibilities to be assigned by the Head of Office:

Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Performs various relatively difficult legal work

2. Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials

3. Assists lawyers during representations in courts

4. Research on laws, issuances, jurisprudence, rules and regulations

5. Take action and/or prepare responses to queries and act on routine and simple legal issues

6. Draft complicated legal documents and instruments such as but not limited to contracts, deeds, memoranda, correspondences, and affidavits

7. Comment on the legality and appropriateness of contracts, deeds, memoranda, correspondences and related documents submitted to the LS

8. Communicate and coordinate correspondences with various officials and offices

9. Leads pertinent administrative and related committee/s as assigned by the Head of Office

10. From time to time, the Director may assign other related tasks and responsibilities.

Specific Functions:

1. Assist the lawyer and/or AO V in the rendering for legal opinion or advice on laws, rules and policies and comments on proposed guidelines (Administrative Orders and Memorandum Circulars).

2. Conducts research on laws, jurisprudence, issuances, and other related issuances applicable in rendering legal opinion and

3. As alternate focal in archiving of Legal Opinions, and monitoring tools (Legal Case Portal and EDTMS) and

4. As alternate focal in handling FOI concerns and Safekeeping of contracts.

Job Outputs:

1. Technical and Legal Assistance provided to immediate supervisor and/or Head of Office

2. Research and Case Study

3. Memoranda, Letters, Preliminary Investigation Reports, Orders

4. Legal Opinions

5. Legal Documents and

6. Presentations, status report, and other technical documents

APPLY NOW

Fill out the Job Application Form (JAF) and upload your complete requirements in a combined Portable Document Format (PDF) not exceeding 100 MB on or before NOVEMBER 24, 2024 by accessing this link:

Application Requirements:

1. Application Letter stating the desired position, item number/code, and office/bureau/service/unit addressed to Director Jennifer M. Rizo, Director IV of Human Resource Management and Development Service
2. Duly accomplished, subscribed and sworn/notarized Personal Data Sheet (PDS)^[1] with a recent passport-size picture and thumb mark and Work Experience Sheet. You may download these forms through this link:.
3. Authenticated or Photocopy of Transcript of Record
4. Authenticated or photocopy of Transcript of Record or Certificate of Grades for Master's Degree/Units earned, if applicable
5. Photocopy of relevant Training/Seminar Certificates
6. Certificate/s of Employment (COE) - required for work experiences acquired outside DSWD Central Office.

7. Copy of Special Order or Certification indicating the supervisory/management experience/functions signed by the HRMO or any authorized representative (for Division Chief positions only/if applicable)
8. Copies of Appropriate Eligibility:

For RA 1080 Eligible (RSWs and/or other board passers only):

- photocopy of RA1080 rating /Verified Eligibility:

- photocopy of valid PRC ID

For BAR Passers only:

- photocopy of BAR rating / Verified Eligibility -

- photocopy of valid IBP / BAR ID

9. Performance Rating in the last rating period or its equivalent, as may be applicable.

Note:

(i) For those applicants from the public sector vying for promotion, a performance rating is required.

(ii) For internal (including COS workers) and external applicants from the public sector: Latest and duly approved Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF).

(iii) External applicants from private sectors: In the absence of performance rating, you may use the Certificate of Performance Rating from your most recent employer. You may access the form through this link:

Reminders:

. Files should be in a PDF and must not be compressed into archive file formats such as RAR or ZIP.

. If applying for multiple positions, find the appropriate JAF for the position/s and submit separate applications/documents for each.

. Requests for extension of submission and application with incomplete documents will not be entertained.

. All communications pertaining to your application will be sent via email.

Step-by-Step Guide in Applying for DSWD Job Vacancies:

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All vacant positions shall be open to all qualified applicants regardless of age, gender, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity, social status, class, political affiliation, or other similar factors/personal circumstances which run counter to the principles of merit and fitness for the job and equal employment opportunity.

DATA PRIVACY POLICY

All the personal information contained in documents submitted shall be used only for documentation and processing purposes within the DSWD and shall not be shared with any outside parties without your written consent. Personal information shall be retained and stored by the DSWD within the prescribed timeline in accordance with the National Archives of the Philippines General Disposition Schedule.