Legal Research & Drafting Specialist

CHINA CONSTRUCTION FRONT GEN. DEVT. CORP.; San Juan; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

CHINA CONSTRUCTION FRONT GEN. DEVT. CORP. is seeking a legal assistant to support the legal team in Manila.

The role involves researching legal matters, drafting documents, and maintaining both electronic and physical files. You will also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling and calendar management, while coordinating with clients and external counsel. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of legal assistant experience, strong writing and proofreading skills, and proficiency with legal

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a legal assistant
• Strong research, writing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in using legal research tools and software
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with legal professionals, clients, and other stakeholders
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information
• Bachelor's degree in Law or Political Science, Legal Management, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and compile information to support the legal team
• Draft legal documents such as position paper, contracts, and correspondence
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical legal files and hard copy records
• Provide administrative assistance, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars
• Coordinate with clients, external counsel, and other stakeholders as needed
• Assist with the preparation of materials for court appearances and client presentations
• Perform other legal administrative duties as required

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Document management

Administrative support

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or Political Science

Tools

Legal databases

Document management systems

Job description

CHINA CONSTRUCTION FRONT GEN. DEVT. CORP. is seeking a legal assistant to support the legal team in Manila.

The role involves researching legal matters, drafting documents, and maintaining both electronic and physical files. You will also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling and calendar management, while coordinating with clients and external counsel. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of legal assistant experience, strong writing and proofreading skills, and proficiency with legal