ASSOCIATE LAWYER/UNDERBAR ASSOCIATE

Mendoza Navarro-Mendoza & Partners Law Offices; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Varied exposure to local and intl. law

Health card

Team travel opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Mendoza Navarro-Mendoza & Partners Law Offices in Ortigas Center invites aspiring lawyers to join as Associate Lawyer or Underbar Associate. The role offers hands-on training with real, substantive matters across civil, criminal, labor, tax, and commercial litigation, guided by experienced practitioners.

Candidates should be admitted to the Philippine Bar or recent Bar examinees, with strong research, writing, and communication skills, plus a genuine willingness to learn and grow in a

Qualifications

• Members of the Philippine Bar, whether newly admitted or with litigation experience.
• Law graduates who have taken the recent Bar Examinations and are ready to begin professional training.
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Good academic credentials and a genuine willingness to learn and grow through demanding legal work.
• Professionalism, integrity, initiative, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Work on real and substantive legal matters under the guidance of experienced lawyers.
• Assist in civil, criminal, labor, tax, and commercial litigation and related legal work.
• Conduct legal research and help prepare pleadings, motions, opinions, contracts, and related documents.
• Participate in the Firm’s day-to-day client matters and deliver timely, high-quality legal services.
• Gain exposure to challenging assignments designed to sharpen legal analysis, writing, advocacy, and judgment.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Legal writing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Philippine Bar member

Recent Bar Examinee

Job description

BUILD YOUR LEGAL CAREER WITH US

ASSOCIATE LAWYER | UNDERBAR ASSOCIATE

Start where you can learn by doing. We are an established law firm in Ortigas Center serving diverse reputable and big companies both local and international. We are looking for promising young lawyers and recent Bar examinees who want meaningful responsibility, broad exposure, close professional guidance, and a strong foundation for long-term legal practice.

WHY JOIN US?

• Working with the best minds in the industry
• Hands-on legal training
• Broad practice exposure
• Continuous professional growth

• Highly Competitive compensation
• Shared accommodation may be available
• Health card for qualified employees

• Team-building activities that may include travel abroad
• Established and trusted professional reputation

What You Will Do

• Work on real and substantive legal matters under the guidance of experienced lawyers.
• Assist in civil, criminal, labor, tax, and commercial litigation and related legal work.
• Conduct legal research and help prepare pleadings, motions, legal opinions, contracts, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Participate in the Firm’s day-to-day client matters and contribute to the delivery of timely, practical, and high-quality legal services.
• Gain exposure to challenging assignments designed to sharpen your legal analysis, writing, advocacy, judgment, and professional discipline.

Who We Are Looking For

• Members of the Philippine Bar, whether newly admitted or with litigation experience; or
• Law graduates who have taken the recent Bar Examinations and are ready to begin their professional training while awaiting the results.
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Good academic credentials and a genuine willingness to learn, take responsibility, and grow through demanding legal work.
• Professionalism, integrity, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What We Offer

• A genuine training environment where associates develop through actual legal work—not merely observation.
• Exposure to varied practice areas and a diverse mix of local and international clients.
• Opportunities to work closely with experienced practitioners on interesting and challenging matters.
• A collegial professional environment that values learning, initiative, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and practical support designed to help qualified employees focus on professional growth.
• Shared accommodation may be provided to the chosen candidate, subject to availability and Firm arrangements—an added advantage for candidates relocating to or working in Ortigas Center.
• Health card coverage for qualified employees, subject to the Firm’s eligibility requirements and applicable program terms.
• Firm-sponsored team-building activities, which may include travel abroad, together with other employee benefits and professional-development opportunities.

We welcome candidates who are serious about learning the craft of law and are prepared to grow through meaningful, demanding, and rewarding work.

Learn more about the firm:
www.mplawofc.net