Legal Secretary

TILLMANN AND MARQUEZ LAW OFFICES; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

TILLMANN AND MARQUEZ LAW OFFICES is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support our legal team with document management, scheduling, and clear interdepartmental communication. This role suits organized professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can handle confidential information with discretion.

You'll transcribe and proofread legal documents, coordinate meetings, depositions, and court dates, and maintain orderly case files.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a legal secretary or administrative assistant.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication abilities in English and Tagalog.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and the court system is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace and other related software.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers, ensuring efficiency.
• Manage legal records, schedules, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Accurately transcribe and proofread legal documents.
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, and court dates.
• Maintain organization of legal documents and case files.
• File court documents before deadlines, adhering to legal protocols.
• Handle incoming emails and calls, redirecting as necessary.
• Prepare different legal documents including appeals, motions, and petitions.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

English & Tagalog communication

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Overview:

We're looking for a Legal Secretary to provide essential support to our legal team. This role is perfect for highly organized, detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment. Your main tasks will involve document management, scheduling, and ensuring effective communication within the team and with external parties.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to lawyers, ensuring efficiency.

• Manage legal records, schedules, and ensure deadlines are met.

• Accurately transcribe and proofread legal documents.

• Coordinate meetings, depositions, and court dates.

• Maintain organization of legal documents and case files.

• File court documents before deadlines, adhering to legal protocols.

• Handle incoming emails and calls, redirecting as necessary.

• Prepare different legal documents including appeals, motions, and petitions.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a legal secretary or administrative assistant.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Effective communication abilities in English and Tagalog.

• Familiarity with legal terminology and the court system is a plus.

• Proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace and other related software.