PERMANENT_LEA I_OSEC

Job Description

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 I (REPUBLICATION)

Item Number

:

OSEC-DSWDB-LEA1-92-2004

Compensation

:

SG 10 (Php 25,586.00)

Place of Assignment

:

Legal Service

CSC-PRESCRIBED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

:

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

Training

:

None required

Experience

:

None required

Eligibility

:

Career Service Professional/Second (2nd) Level Eligibility

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

:

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

Training

:

At least four (4) hours training relevant to basic legal research and technical writing

Experience

:

At least six (6) months relevant experience to the position

Eligibility

:

Career Service Professional/Second (2nd) Level Eligibility

Additional Requirements

:

·Experience in government service is a plus;

·Very good oral and written ability;

·Remarkable attention to details, results- oriented, can work under pressure;

·Strong interpersonal skills, good moral character and work ethics;

·Working knowledge MS Office and other computer software/applications; and

·Can independently work under minimum supervision

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Legal Service – Legal Assistance Division Chief. The Legal Assistant I is responsible for the provision of legal support and assistance in facilitating the operations of the Legal Assistance Division. She/he performs legal services assistance, such as, but not limited drafts responses on simple legal queries/issues and simple letters communications, conducts research, administrative legal works, designate and attends TWGs activities as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or LS Director, and other related tasks.

Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Research on laws, issuances, jurisprudence, rules and regulations;

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

3. Draft basis memoranda and letters pertaining to legal documents;

4. Take action on human resource concerns of the Legal Service;

5. Facilitate processing of the request concerning the deputation of the LS’ lawyers, and other related activities;

6. Attend to assigned administrative duties and responsibilities

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

Job Outputs:

1. Memoranda for simple legal opinions, letters communications and other pertinent basic legal documents; and

2. Periodic/Compliance Reports.

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

Education

:

25%

Training

:

10%

Experience

:

25%

Written Examination

:

25%

IQT

:

10%

Technical Exam

:

15%

Interview

:

10%

Performance Review

:

5%

Total

:

100%

Initial Shortlisting

:

Obtain 75% of the maximum total score or 45 points in
Education, Training, and Experience (ETE)

Final Shortlisting

:

Top five (5) highest rating but overall rating
should not be less than 80%

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 September 12, 2025 by accessing this link:

https://forms.gle/eDuit7sYaF2M9QrQ8

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; Please note that wrong or lacking information thereof shall render the application void.

2. Duly accomplished, subscribed and sworn/notarized Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with a recent passport-size picture and thumb mark and Work Experience Sheet. You may download these forms through this link:https://tinyurl.com/2pdh5u9w. PDS with incomplete information, as well as thumbmark, shall be considered invalid.

3. Authenticated or Photocopy of Transcript of Record or Diploma; PDS with incomplete information, as well as thumbmark, shall be considered invalid.

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 onlyor as may applicable);

8. Copies of Appropriate Eligibility:

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

- photocopy of RA1080 rating /Verified Eligibility: https://online.prc.gov.ph/verification

- photocopy of valid PRC ID

For BAR Passers only:

- photocopy of BAR rating / Verified Eligibility - https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/lawyers-list-2/

- photocopy of valid IBP / BAR ID

For CSC Passers only:

- photocopy of CSC rating / Verified Eligibility - https://csevs.csc.gov.ph/user/eligibility

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: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t9EyqTanPZBLfjQ9W5AKsNqfFg2ewAXG/view?usp=drive_link.

Reminders:

• In the event that you are able to proceed in the examination and panel interview, you will be required to submit the Valid NBI Clearance before the CO-HRMPSB deliberation for validation.

• 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:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1snhMP3j3NSDIxblCg0wDNyUmoDAlucqY/view?usp=share_link

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PRINCIPLE

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.