JUNIOR LEGAL OFFICER

II. BASIC FUNCTION

Handles labor cases of contract worker, represent the company to NLRC. Responsible in finalizing all legal documents of the company. Ensure interest of the company is adequately protected under law. Suggest legal remedies available against the company problems. Understand the commercial terms of a transaction and draft legal documents accordingly. Develop a structural process/method for drafting legal documents.

III. KEY RESULTS AREA (set of responsibilities)

1. Prevents, dissuades, and discourages workers/crew from filing legal cases or complaints of any kind in court and other government agencies and protect the company from legal actions.
2. Prepares position papers, replies and rejoinders to be filed to the labor arbiter/NLRC.
3. Facilitates the claims of workers/crew.
4. Interviews and assists the workers/crew who are repatriated.
5. Provides legal opinion to clients.
6. Facilitates amicable settlements with workers/crew filed cases.
7. Files administrative cases to erring workers/crew.
8. Updates the clients as well as the President about the status of case(s) on a monthly basis and report on what transpired during conciliatory hearings.
9. Updates the Senior Legal Officer about the status of case(s) on a monthly basis and report on what transpired during conciliatory hearings.
10. Sends a monthly report to Senior Legal Officer for the status of their active cases in court as well as potential legal cases.
11. Makes and forwards reports to the Senior Legal Officer regarding the progress of the cases or as the need arise.
12. Answers complaints or cases filed with MARINA & POEA.
13. Reports monthly to insurance provider on insurance coverage of seafarers.
14. Conducts Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) to workers/crew bound overseas.
15. Prepares and maintain manning and recruitment service agreements.
16. Facilitates the CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) applications of client’s vessels with AMOSUP.
17. Attends seminars and conferences as may be required.
18. Performs other duties and functions as maybe assigned from time-to-time by the immediate superiors.