Legal Assistant

The Wellex Group, Inc.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wellex Group, Inc. is seeking a capable legal assistant in Metro Manila to support the legal team with drafting, reviewing, organizing, and maintaining documents, as well as assisting with basic legal research and reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree (JD preferred but not required) and has at least 1 year of law-office experience, with excellent written and verbal communication, strong attention to grammar, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree holder; candidates with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree are preferred but not required
• At least 1 year of experience in a law office or legal department
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to grammar and detail
• Knowledge of basic legal terminology and office procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard office equipment
• Organized, reliable, adaptable, and able to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, organizing, and maintaining legal documents, contracts, letters, and other correspondence
• Conduct basic legal research and assist in preparing legal documents and reports
• Assist in filing, submission, and follow-up of documents with courts, government agencies, and other offices
• Maintain and organize legal files, records, and confidential documents
• Coordinate with internal departments, clients, government offices, and other external parties
• Perform general administrative, clerical, and fieldwork duties as may be assigned

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, organizing, and maintaining legal documents, contracts, letters, and other correspondence
• Conduct basic legal research and assist in preparing legal documents and reports
• Assist in filing, submission, and follow-up of documents with courts, government agencies, and other offices
• Maintain and organize legal files, records, and confidential documents
• Coordinate with internal departments, clients, government offices, and other external parties
• Perform general administrative, clerical, and fieldwork duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree holder; candidates with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree are preferred but not required
• At least 1 year of experience in a law office or legal department
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to grammar and detail
• Knowledge of basic legal terminology and office procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard office equipment
• Organized, reliable, adaptable, and able to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision