Legal Assistant

Private Advertiser; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Metro Manila is seeking a paraLEGAL assistant to support drafting, reviewing, and organizing legal documents and correspondence. You will conduct basic legal research and help prepare reports while coordinating with courts, agencies, and clients.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with at least 1 year in a law office or legal department, strong communication, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree holder; JD 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 skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Legal terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

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