Law Student Intern

RP De Vera Law Office; Makati; On-site; PHP 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

RP De Vera Law Office in Makati invites a Law Student Intern to join a dynamic team and gain hands-on exposure to legal practice and business transactions.

You will assist with research, drafting documents, organizing files, and preparing for client meetings and hearings, while receiving mentorship from experienced practitioners. This full-time, on-site role requires current law student, strong writing and analytical skills, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a law program
• Foundational knowledge of Law and interest in business and commercial practice
• Strong Analytical Skills for reviewing documents, assessing issues, and supporting case strategy
• Effective Communication abilities, including clear interpersonal and professional communication
• Solid Writing skills for drafting memoranda, correspondence, and basic legal documents
• Research skills for using legal databases, statutes, case law, and secondary sources
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and respect for confidentiality
• Ability to work on-site in Makati City, manage time well, and handle multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, and document management software)

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers and legal staff in daily case handling and office operations.
• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Draft and review basic legal documents.
• Organize case files and prepare materials for client meetings and hearings.
• Summarize case records, monitor deadlines, and coordinate with clients or external offices.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Writing

Research

Education

Current law student

Job description

Company Description RP De Vera Law Office is a Makati City–based firm located in the Philippines’ Central Business District, serving entrepreneurs and businesses with comprehensive legal and business services. Guided by its mission, the office uses legal expertise to help create sustainable economic opportunities for the Filipino people. Its long-term vision is to maintain a position as a provider of quality, world-class services for the next 50 years. The firm values professionalism, client-focused service, and practical business-oriented legal solutions, offering a dynamic environment for developing legal skills.

Role Description The Law Student Intern will support lawyers and legal staff in daily case handling and office operations in a full-time, on-site role based in Makati. Responsibilities include conducting legal and factual research, drafting and reviewing basic legal documents, organizing case files and preparing materials for client meetings and hearings. The intern will assist with summarizing case records, monitoring deadlines, and coordinating with clients or external offices as directed. The role offers hands-on exposure to legal practice, business transactions, and office procedures, with mentorship from experienced practitioners.

Qualifications

• HAS TO BE A CURRENT LAW SCHOOL STUDENT - PREFERABLY IN MAKATI OR TAGUIG CITY
• Foundational knowledge of Law and interest in business and commercial practice.
• Strong Analytical Skills for reviewing documents, assessing issues, and supporting case strategy.
• Effective Communication abilities, including clear interpersonal and professional communication.
• Solid Writing skills for drafting memoranda, correspondence, and basic legal documents.
• Research skills for using legal databases, statutes, case law, and secondary sources.
• Currently enrolled in a law program, preferably with at least basic procedure and obligations courses completed.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and respect for confidentiality.
• Ability to work on-site in Makati City, manage time well, and handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, and document management software).