Paralegal and Data Privacy Officer

JOB TITLE :  PARALEGAL & DATA PRIVACY OFFICER

Job Description / Responsibilities

As Paralegal :

The Paralegal provides crucial support to lawyers by focusing on legal tasks such as legal research, preparation

of legal documents, case preparation and assisting with trial preparation.

1. Keep abreast of and conduct research on relevant laws, regulations and legal precedents in support of

developing case strategies.

2. Assist in reviewing contracts and service agreements with client accounts.

3. Assist in drafting various legal documents such as pleadings and correspondences.

4. Assist with all aspects of case management, including fact investigation and evidence gathering, witness

interviews, preparation for hearings and trials, organization of exhibits and management of deadlines.

5. Organize and maintain legal documents and evidences, in both paper and electronic filing systems.

As Data Privacy Officer :

The Data Privacy Officer plays a key role in ensuring that the organization handles personal data responsibly and ethically, minimizing risks and maintaining the trust of its clientele.

1. Develop the company’s data privacy policies, ensuring alignment and compliance with relevant laws and

regulations including RA 10173.

2. Ensure the development of function-specific data protection policies, procedures, and security measures.

3. Ensure that policies and procedures are effectively implemented across the organization.

4. Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify potential gaps in compliance with data privacy

policies.

5. Educate and raise awareness of employees on data privacy principles, responsibilities, policies, and

procedures.

6. Serve as primary point of contact for data protection authorities and regulatory agencies.

7. Respond to inquiries from data subjects regarding personal data.

8. Handle data breach incidents and security breaches in accordance with established procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS : With relevant education and / or certification, preferably Bachelor of Laws (LLB) graduate.

Preferably with at least 1 year work experience as paralegal. Prior involvement in Data Privacy matters would be

• desirable. Computer savvy; research skills; analytical skills; leadership skills; interpersonal relationship skills;

communication skills; a team-worker; has initiative; innate desire to learn; flexible and adaptable; strong work ethic.

SITE ASSIGNMENT : Head Office – Makati

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : initially under a 6-month service agreement; regularization based on acceptable performance

SALARY RANGE : Php 20,000 or above