Associate Lawyer

Yingke Consulting Philippines Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal consulting firm in the Philippines is seeking a Legal Associate to oversee client cases from start to finish. Responsibilities include providing legal advice and preparing documents. Candidates must have a Law degree and have passed the Bar Exam, with strong English skills and attention to detail. New graduates are welcome with some litigation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have passed the Bar Exam and taken the Lawyer's oath.
• Be a member in good standing of Integrated Bar of the Philippines.
• New graduates are welcome; 1-2 years litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client cases from start to finish.
• Provide legal advice to clients.
• Prepare and review legal documents.
• Consult with senior associates and provide updates.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legal research

Excellent oral and written English

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Bar Exam Passer
• Oversee client cases from start to finish
• Provide legal advice to clients
• Perform legal research on behalf of clients
• Prepare and review legal documents, such as motions and retainers
• Create litigation strategies
• Collect evidence for cases
• Consult with senior associates and provide updates
• Oversee paralegals or legal assistants

Qualifications

• Must be graduated from Law
• Must have passed the Bar Exam and taken his Lawyer's oath
• Be a member in good standing of Integrated Bar of the Philippines
• New graduates are welcome although 1 to 2 years litigation work experience is preferable
• Excellent oral and written English
• Excellent legal analysis and research skills
• Extremely detail oriented, organized and capable of handling tasks on a schedule and with minimal supervision