Legal Assistant

Institute for Inner Studies; Makati; On-site; PHP 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Metro Manila is seeking a dedicated IP Manager to oversee the management of intellectual property, including trademark registrations and handling legal compliance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Management or a related field, and strong organizational and legal research skills. They should be detail-oriented and capable of maintaining confidentiality while working independently and in coordination with legal counsels and internal departments. This on-site role requires immediate availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Legal Management or related field is required.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills are necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage legal documents and filing systems.
• Ability to monitor deadlines, renewals, and compliance.
• Willing to work on-site and start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Manage and protect the organization’s intellectual property.
• Support legal research and compliance activities.
• Handle trademark registration and renewal processes.
• Support legal research, compliance, and IP management process improvements.

Skills

Legal research and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Ability to monitor deadlines and legal compliance

Trustworthy

Ability to work independently

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Management, Paralegal Studies, or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Responsible for managing and protecting the organization’s intellectual property, including trademark registration, renewal, monitoring, documentation, and handling potential trademark or copyright infringement matters. The role also supports legal research, compliance, monitoring, and the improvement of IP management processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Management, Paralegal Studies, or related field (required)
• Law students are welcome to apply
• At least 1–2 years of experience in a law firm is an advantage.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, especially in handling legal documents and filing systems
• Ability to monitor deadlines, renewals, and legal compliance requirements
• Trustworthy and capable of handling confidential legal information
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with legal counsels, government agencies, and internal departments
• Willing to work on-site and can start immediately