Reporting to the Right-of-Way Department Head, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following:
a. Scope of Work
- Drafting of complaints, judicial affidavits, notices to take possession, and other urgent pleadings
- Drafting and/or review of Deeds of Absolute Sale (DOAS), ROW Grants, Contracts to Sell, ROW Nego Cards, Quitclaims, joint affidavits of barangay officials or disinterested persons, and other legal documents/ instruments pertaining to the acquisition of land and land rights
- Drafting of Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) and other contracts and deeds of conveyances
- Drafting of memoranda for Management approval, letters and other correspondence
- Preparation, monitoring and updating of the status report of expropriation cases;
- Legal pass on land and land rights documents
- Rendering of assistance to project team and other legal services as required.
Requirements:
b. Qualification Standards
- Graduate of any 4-year course
- At least an incoming third year law student of a reputable school
c. Licenses and Certifications
- None
d. Competency Requirements
- Proficient in basic laws (i.e., Rules of Court, land titles and deeds, contracts, property relations, legal writing) Working knowledge of standard legal documents Proficient in speaking and writing in English Good attention to detail Good time-management skills Good organizational skills Good management skills Ability to do field work, if necessary
Job Type: Contract
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for promotion
- Paid training
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- 13th month salary
- Overtime pay
Work Location: In person