Associate Lawyer (Fresh Bar Passer) — Remote/Hybrid (Metro Manila)

Private Advertiser; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 700.000 - 1.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mentorship program

Litigation exposure

Appearance fee share

Remote/hybrid work

Zusammenfassung

Private Advertiser in Metro Manila operates a remote/hybrid general practice law firm. The successful candidate will handle research, drafting, and filings while occasionally reporting in person for hearings and client meetings.

The role emphasizes independent work, professional client interaction, and collaboration with handling lawyers. The ideal candidate is a Philippine- Bar member with strong research and drafting abilities and comfort using Google Workspace, Word, and Acrobat.

Qualifikationen

• Member of the Philippine Bar in good standing.
• Fresh Bar passers and newly admitted lawyers are encouraged to apply.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple matters.
• Professional and client-ready communication via email, phone, video and in person.

Aufgaben

• Conduct legal research and prepare case notes and memoranda.
• Draft, review, revise pleadings, motions, affidavits and contracts.
• Appear before courts, administrative agencies, and quasi-judicial bodies as assigned.
• Prepare for hearings by organizing case records and exhibits.
• Coordinate with clients and witnesses for hearings and evidence gathering.
• Handle court and agency filings, including electronic filings when available.
• Monitor deadlines and case developments; provide timely updates.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Time management

Ausbildung

Philippine Bar admission

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Jobbeschreibung

Job Highlights

• Remote / hybrid work arrangement

• In-person reporting for court and administrative agency appearances, filings, and client meetings as scheduled

• Exposure to a broad range of litigation, administrative, corporate, and transactional matters

• Mentorship and hands-on training

• Opportunities to conduct legal research, draft legal documents, coordinate with clients, and appear before courts, government agencies, and quasi-judicial bodies

• Appearance-based compensation and potential participation in the firm’s compliant client-referral fee-sharing program

About the Firm

We are a Metro Manila-based general practice law firm handling litigation, administrative, corporate, and transactional matters.

We are also one of the pioneers of the remote law firm model in the Philippines. Our lawyers do not need to be in the office every day to do meaningful legal work. Research, drafting, document review, case coordination, and many client meetings are handled online using reliable digital tools and collaborative systems.

At the same time, our work remains practical and hands-on. When a matter requires personal attendance, our lawyers report for court and administrative agency appearances, physical filings, client meetings, hearings, conferences, mediation, conciliation, and other proceedings.

This setup gives our lawyers the flexibility of remote work while allowing them to gain real experience in legal practice. Associates work on actual client matters, collaborate closely with handling lawyers, and develop their skills in research, writing, drafting, case preparation, client communication, and advocacy.

Because our practice is remote, we value lawyers who are organized, self-directed, responsive, and comfortable using technology. We also believe that working remotely should not mean working alone. We prioritize clear communication, proper supervision, teamwork, and dependable client service—whether the work is done online or in person.

About the Role

This is a remote position. Most legal research, drafting, document review, and coordination work may be performed remotely. However, the successful applicant must be willing and able to report in person for court and administrative agency appearances, filings, client conferences, and other work-related activities when required.

The ideal candidate can work independently while remaining responsive and accountable to the team. The candidate must also be professional in dealing with clients, courts, government agencies, opposing counsel, witnesses, and other third parties.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare case notes, legal memoranda, case digests, and practical recommendations.

• Draft, review, revise, and finalize pleadings, motions, affidavits, position papers, demand letters, contracts, legal opinions, and other legal correspondence.

• Appear, as assigned and authorized, before courts, administrative agencies, and quasi-judicial bodies for hearings, conferences, mediation, conciliation, and other proceedings.

• Prepare thoroughly for hearings and conferences by organizing case records, exhibits, judicial affidavits, and supporting documents.

• Coordinate with clients and witnesses regarding hearings, conferences, evidence gathering, and other case requirements.

• Handle court and agency filings, including electronic filings where available and physical filings when required.

• Monitor deadlines, orders, notices, hearing dates, filing requirements, and other case developments.

• Attend online and in-person office or client meetings, gather relevant facts and documents, and provide timely updates in coordination with the handling lawyer.

• Coordinate with courts, government agencies, opposing counsel, process servers, witnesses, and other third parties regarding scheduling, compliance, and follow-ups.

• Assist with client coordination, matter management, and general case administration.

• Perform other duties reasonably related to the firm’s legal practice.

Appearance and Filing Responsibilities

Lawyers assigned to hearings, conferences, and filings must be:

• Punctual and adequately prepared;

• Familiar with the relevant facts, legal issues, and case documents;

• Properly coordinated with the handling lawyer, client, and witnesses; and

• Reliable in complying with deadlines, court or agency requirements, and follow-up assignments.

Qualifications

• Member of the Philippine Bar in good standing.

• Fresh Bar passers and newly admitted lawyers are encouraged to apply.

• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.

• Professional and client-ready communication skills, including email, telephone, video conferencing, and in-person meetings.

• Able to work independently in a remote setup while remaining responsive, accountable, and collaborative.

• Reliable and punctual in attending hearings, conferences, meetings, and filing-related assignments.

• Willing and able to travel anywhere in the Philippines for court and administrative agency appearances, filings, and client meetings.

• Willing to learn and work across litigation, administrative, corporate, and transactional matters.

• Proficient in Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, and Google Meet.

Work Tools and Remote-Work Requirements

Applicants must have access to and be proficient in the following:

• A reliable laptop or desktop computer suitable for legal drafting, PDF handling, video conferencing, document management, and electronic filing;

• Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word; familiarity with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is an advantage;

• Adobe Acrobat or an equivalent PDF-editing and document-management application;

• Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, and Google Meet;

• A stable and reliable internet connection; and

• A reasonably private workspace suitable for confidential legal work and client communications.

Work Arrangement

• Remote / hybrid

• Most legal research, drafting, document review, and coordination work may be performed from home.

• In-person reporting is required for court and administrative agency appearances, physical filings, certain client meetings, and other assignments that require on-site attendance.

• Most in-person assignments will generally be within Metro Manila and sometimes, provinces.

• The work structure is flexible but output-, availability-, and deadline-driven.

What We Offer

• Mentorship and practical training in a general practice law firm

• Exposure to litigation, administrative, and transactional matters, depending on the firm’s docket

• Opportunities to participate in legal research, drafting, client meetings, filings, and authorized court or agency appearances

• Appearance fee share for every attendance in hearings

• Potential participation in the firm’s client-referral and fee-sharing program, including a share in fees from qualified referrals or matters handled by the Associate, subject to the applicable firm policy and the requirements of professional responsibility

• Direct experience working on real client matters

• Remote work experience in a professional legal environment

• A collaborative setting that supports continuous learning and professional development

• Profit sharing for client referrals by the Associate