Junior Legal Assistant

MicroSourcing; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 390,600 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

MicroSourcing Philippines is seeking a Junior Legal Assistant to support the legal team from Cyberscape, Ortigas, Pasig City. The role is hybrid with night shifts, offering hands-on drafting, document formatting, and case file management under supervision.

You will assist with pleadings, discovery, client correspondence, and coordination with third parties, while ensuring accurate CMS entry and timely calendar updates. One year of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic legal terminology knowledge.
• Document formatting (pleadings, declarations, discovery templates, letters, etc.).
• Legal document review (spotting incomplete info, inconsistent formatting, or missing fields).
• Data entry & document management (accurate input of case information in CMS, labeling PDFs, version control).
• Calendar support (entering court deadlines or appointments based on instruction).
• Email and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and formatting legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, and client correspondence under supervision.
• Support attorneys and senior paralegals in preparing digital materials for virtual hearings, mediations, and court appearances.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files in compliance with firm standards, ensuring all documents are properly uploaded, labeled, and stored.
• Coordinate with third parties such as expert witnesses, process servers, and court personnel.

Skills

Legal terminology

Document formatting

Legal document review

Data entry

Calendar support

Email/written communication

Spanish language (advantage)

Tools

CMS

Job description

Job Title

Junior Legal Assistant

Location

Cyberscape, Ortigas, Pasig City

Work Setup & Shift

Hybrid | Night shift

Salary

35,000-45,000 PHP / Month

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and formatting legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, and client correspondence under supervision
• Support attorneys and senior paralegals in preparing digital materials for virtual hearings, mediations, and court appearances
• Organize and maintain electronic case files in compliance with firm standards, ensuring all documents are properly uploaded, labeled, and stored
• Coordinate with third parties such as expert witnesses, process servers, and court personnel

Qualifications

• Basic legal terminology knowledge
• Document formatting (pleadings, declarations, discovery templates, letters, etc.)
• Legal document review (spotting incomplete info, inconsistent formatting, or missing fields)
• Data entry & document management (accurate input of case information in CMS, labeling PDFs, version control)
• Calendar support (entering court deadlines or appointments based on instruction)
• Email and written communication
• Knowledge of the Spanish language is an advantage but not a requirement

Competencies / Personality Traits

• Job Knowledge
• Customer Service
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Business Acumen
• Dependability
• Planning and Organization
• Quality

Prior Experience

• One year of relevant experience