Request for Legal Service (LS) Legal Cases by the Legal Service (LS)

Details: 22.May

The LS processes the requests for handling of legal cases by the DBM Bureaus/Services/Offices (B/S/Os). These refer to pleadings, motion, orders, and other processes of courts and other administrative bodies, as endorsed by the Record Officer to the LS Handling Team. The LS Divisions, as Handling Teams, ensure: (i) a preliminary discussion scheduled with LS Assistant Director or Director concerning the action to be taken; and (ii) a case review involving Complete Staff Work (CSW) done within 2-3 working days from receipt of case docket number. CSW includes drafting a Memorandum for the DBM Secretary describing the nature of the case, letter to the Office of Solicitor General requesting for representation or deputation, and Office Order authorizing the LS lawyers to represent DBM.

Office or Division

OFFICE OR DIVISION:	LS – Divisions (Handling Teams)
CLASSIFICATION:	Highly Technical
TYPE OF TRANSACTION:	G2G - Government to Government
WHO MAY AVAIL:	DBM Bureaus/Services/Offices

Checklist of Requirements

Client Steps

General Solano Street
San Miguel, Manila
Philippines

Telephone No: 8657-3300
Email: osec@dbm.gov.ph

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CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS	TYPE AND NUMBER OF COPY	WHERE TO SECURE
Case-related documents such as pleadings, motions, court orders, among others	Digital copy of the pleadings; and/or Photocopy of the supporting documents	One (1) copy from originating B/S/O, CRD, or concerned court or administrative body

CLIENT STEPS	AGENCY ACTION	FEES TO BE PAID	PROCESSING TIME	PERSON RESPONSIBLE
1. Submit case-related documents to LS	1. Receive, record, and endorse case to LS Handling Team/ LS Division	None	8 to 40 working days*	Administrative Officer (AO) or Administrative Assistant (ADAS) (Records Officer) LS
2. None	2. Verify completeness of the attachments and supporting documents	None		Legal Assistant II, III, Budget and Management Specialist (BMS) II, Senior BMS (SRBMS), Attorney III, IV, and VI LS
3. None	3. Conduct preliminary discussion on actions to be taken, and research	None		Legal Assistant II, III, BMS II, SRBMS, Attorney III, IV, and VI LS
4. None	4. Draft responsive pleading	None		Legal Assistant II, III, BMS II, SRBMS, Attorney III, IV, and VI LS
5. None	5. Review draft pleading and forward to Assistant Director for review	None		Attorney VI LS
6. None	6. Review draft pleading and endorse to Director for review	None		Assistant Director LS
7. None	7. Review and approve draft pleading and forward to assigned staff for release	None		Director LS
8. None	8. Release pleading to official recipient/s (parties) and/or court thru email (E-Filing) and forward the same to Records Officer	None		Legal Assistant II, III, BMS II, SRBMS, Attorney III, IV LS
9. Accept and/or acknowledge receipt of action (Case-pleadings)	9. Release pleading to Administrative Service-Central Records Division for the filing in proper court and record release of document in logbook	None		AO/ADAS(Records Officer) LS
TOTAL			8 to 40 working days*
Process is highly technical considering that the same varies depending on the nature/necessity of each case, as specified. This necessitates the conduct of a more in-depth study or research on the matter, exhaustive review of relevant laws, issuances, and standards.