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June 15, 2018

_____________________

RE: Appointment as Paralegal

Dear Ms. Reyes,

We refer to your recent interview for the above position and


are pleased to advise that we are offering you the position with
our office effective from July 1, 2018 under the following terms
and conditions:

1. Appointment as Paralegal

Your appointment as a paralegal of the ___________________ is


limited to work undertaken at the Bureau of Immigration.

2. Job Description

As a paralegal, you will be under direct supervision of the


handling lawyer in certain cases and expected to the following:

a. Perform research on applicable laws, rules, and


regulations;
b. Discover facts of the case, collects and organize evidence
and other important papers for lawyers to review;
c. Keep client files organized and up to date in paper and/or
electronic format;
d. Draft formal legal documents, such as contracts and
pleadings, as well as correspondence with clients and
other parties;
e. Prepare reports for lawyers in anticipation of trial;
f. Gather formal statements from parties and witnesses for
use in court;
g. Assist during trial by taking notes, preparing exhibits,
and reading court transcripts;
h. File documents, such as briefs and appeals, with court
and other parties;
i. Arrange meetings and depositions with clients, witnesses,
and other lawyers;
j. Contact clients to investigate the case and keep them
apprised of the case's status; and
k. Attend to basic clerical tasks, such as photocopying,
making and receiving phone calls, and fielding
correspondence.

3. Term

Your appointment will be for a period of one (1) year


commencing on July 1, 2018 until June 30, 2019.

4. Salary

5. Termination

Very truly yours,

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