Junior Associate Lawyer

MACEDA LAW; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

MACEDA LAW seeks a Junior Associate to join our growing legal team in the Philippines. You will conduct research, draft pleadings, review contracts, and assist in hearings and negotiations, while supporting senior attorneys.

We welcome newly admitted lawyers in good standing who are organized, reliable, and eager to develop expertise across civil, corporate, labor, and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Philippine Bar in good standing.
• Newly admitted lawyers are welcome to apply.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Philippine laws, rules, and legal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Assist in handling civil, commercial, corporate, labor, and other legal matters.
• Represent and assist clients in hearings, meetings, negotiations, and other legal proceedings, as assigned.
• Draft, review, and revise contracts, agreements, pleadings, letters, and other legal documents.
• Monitor case developments, deadlines, and filing requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, courts, government agencies, and other relevant parties.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bar admission Philippines

Job description

About the role

Maceda Law is looking for a Junior Associate Lawyer to join our growing legal team. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and responsible attorney who is eager to develop their legal practice and contribute to the firm's diverse legal matters.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.

• Assist in handling civil, commercial, corporate, labor, and other legal matters.

• Represent and assist clients in hearings, meetings, negotiations, and other legal proceedings, as assigned.

• Draft, review, and revise contracts, agreements, pleadings, letters, and other legal documents.

• Monitor case developments, deadlines, and filing requirements.

• Coordinate with clients, courts, government agencies, and other relevant parties.

• Provide legal support to senior associates and partners.

About you

• Must be a member of the Philippine Bar in good standing.

• Newly admitted lawyers are welcome to apply.

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

• Good knowledge of Philippine laws, rules, and legal procedures.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

• Professional, dependable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

About us

Maceda Law is a growing legal team seeking to build a diverse legal practice.

Benefits

• Professional growth and hands-on legal experience.

• Exposure to a variety of legal matters and clients.

• Collaborative and professional working environment.

• Opportunities to develop legal research, litigation, and client-management skills.