Legal Assistant

Estrada & Aquino Law; Taguig; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Estrada & Aquino Law in Taguig is seeking a detail-oriented administrative/legal assistant to join our litigation and corporate practice. The role supports trial preparation, document drafting, client meetings, and front-desk operations, ensuring smooth office workflow.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree related to law or business, strong MS Office skills, and excellent written and spoken communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal management, Political Science, Business Administration, or any related course.
• With experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or similar role (preferred but not required).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Canva).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to handle confidential information.
• Must be open to working in BGC, Taguig area.

Responsibilities

• Litigation assistance: Contributing to trial preparation in litigation practices; Providing behind-the-scenes support in the courtroom at hearings and trials, or in arbitration, mediation, administrative proceedings, and client meetings; Investigating the facts of a case by interviewing clients and witnesses and performing legal research into case law and precedents; Organizing and managing files, documents, and exhibits; Drafting, preparing and proofreading legal documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Ability to work under pressure

Confidential information handling

Front desk operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Management

Bachelor's degree in Political Science

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Canva)

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal management, Political Science, Business Administration, or any related course

• With experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or similar role (preferred but not required)

• Strong detention to detail and excellent organizational skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Canva)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Able to handle confidential information

• Must be open to working in BGC, Taguig area

Preferred/Advantage

• Experience working in a law firm or legal environment

• Familiarity with court filing systems and government processes

• With relevant certifications or training is an advantage

Job Description

Litigation assistance:

• Contributing to trial preparation in litigation practices;

• Providing behind-the-scenes support in the courtroom at hearings and trials, or in arbitration, mediation, administrative proceedings, and client meetings;

• Investigating the facts of a case by interviewing clients and witnesses and performing legal research into case law and precedents;

• Organizing and managing files, documents, and exhibits;

• Drafting, preparing and proofreading legal documents;

Corporate assistance:

• Analyzing and summarizing complicated legal documents, including contracts, and suggesting alterations to those documents;

• Meeting with clients and understand the issues for possible actions and remedies;

• Attending to corporate and representative clients;

• Conducting thorough research and gather all information and laws relevant to an issue;

• Assisting the lawyer of the firm performing/assuming duties of corporate secretary;

Admin assistance:

• Act as the primary point of contact; managing front-desk operations, visitor communication, and daily administrative support;

• Answer incoming multi-line phone systems, screen and direct calls, take detailed messages, and handle inquiries;

• Manage calendars, schedule or confirm appointments, and coordinate meeting or conference rooms;

• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, packages, and deliveries, as well as process outgoing correspondence;

• Maintain and organize case files and legal records;

• Coordinate with clients, courts, and government offices (e.g., SEC, BIR, Registry of Deeds)

• Monitor deadlines, hearings, and case schedules;

• Assist lawyers during hearings and meetings

• Perform general administrative tasks as required