Junior/Senior Associate Lawyer

Dacanay & Magracia Law Offices; Philippines; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dacanay & Magracia Law Offices in the Philippines seeks a skilled attorney to manage and assist in litigation across civil, commercial, labor, maritime, and administrative matters. You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and prepare opinions and contracts while representing clients in court hearings and negotiations.

The role requires Philippine Bar licensure, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently and with teams in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Philippine Bar passer and licensed to practice law in the Philippines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferably, with good scholastic records.
• Experience in litigation and/or maritime, labor, commercial, or administrative law is an advantage.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible, proactive, and committed to providing high-quality legal services.
• Senior Associate applicants must have substantial experience handling cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle and assist in the management of litigation and other legal matters involving civil, commercial, labor, maritime, and administrative cases.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, memoranda, legal opinions, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in court hearings, conferences, negotiations, and other proceedings.
• Provide legal advice and assist in developing appropriate legal strategies for clients.
• Coordinate with clients, courts, government agencies, and other relevant parties; work with partners, associates, and paralegal staff.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent and collaborative

Education

Philippine Bar

Job description

• Handle and assist in the management of litigation and other legal matters involving civil, commercial, labor, maritime, and administrative cases.

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

• Represent and assist in representing clients in court hearings, conferences, negotiations, and other proceedings.

• Provide legal advice and assist in developing appropriate legal strategies for clients.

• Coordinate with clients, courts, government agencies, and other relevant parties. Work closely with partners, associates, and paralegal staff in handling client matters.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Philippine Bar passer and licensed to practice law in the Philippines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Preferably, with good scholastic records.

• Relevant experience in litigation and/or maritime, labor, commercial, or administrative law is an advantage.

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

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Responsible, proactive, and committed to providing high-quality legal services.

• Senior Associate applicants must have substantial experience in handling cases and legal matters independently.