Legal Secretary

5 ELK; Philippines; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Day shift

HMO on Day 1 for you and dependent

Exposure to Australian legal industry

Training and career development

Supportive team culture

Fixed weekends off + holidays

Job summary

5 Elk in the Philippines is seeking a Legal Secretary to support a long-established Australian law firm and keep matters organized, deadlines on track, and confidential documents secure in a detail-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science or related Legal Studies, 6–12 months of administration experience, strong typing, excellent English communication, and solid MS Office skills. Training and exposure to the Australian legal industry are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Law, or related field preferred.
• 6–12 months administration experience (legal experience is a bonus)
• Strong typing skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal English communication
• Comfortable with documents, systems, and digital filing platforms
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Microsoft Word
• Organized, dependable, and process-driven
• Able to handle confidential information

Responsibilities

• Open, maintain, and organize client matter files
• Build case chronologies, summaries, and document records
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal correspondence, reports, letters, and court documents
• Track court dates, filing deadlines, and key milestones
• Organize evidence, briefs, and document bundles for legal matters
• Coordinate with external professionals such as report writers and experts
• Manage calendars, schedules, and matter-related reminders
• Assist with document discovery and information gathering
• Follow up with clients for required documents and information
• Support filing, document management, reporting, and administrative tasks
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy across all legal records

Skills

Typing

MS Office

English communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science or related Legal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Legal Secretary

Company : 5 Elk Job Type : Full Time Philippines

Job Description - Legal Secretary

For this opportunity, you'll be supporting a long-established Australian law firm with more than a century of history serving individuals, families, and businesses. Known for its strong client relationships and trusted legal expertise, the firm operates in a professional, detail-focused environment where accuracy, organization, and reliability matter every day.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity, as a Legal Secretary, for a recent graduate or early-career professional who wants to gain hands-on experience in a real legal environment.

You will keep legal matters organized, documents accurate, and deadlines on track while working alongside experienced legal professionals.

Think of yourself as the person keeping the wheels turning behind the scenes.

You'll be helping manage files, organize case information, coordinate documents, and support the team in making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

What You'll Do

• Open, maintain, and organize client matter files
• Build case chronologies, summaries, and document records
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal correspondence, reports, letters, and court documents
• Track important court dates, filing deadlines, and key milestones
• Organize evidence, briefs, and document bundles for legal matters
• Coordinate with external professionals such as report writers, medical experts, and specialists
• Manage calendars, schedules, and matter-related reminders
• Assist with document discovery and information gathering
• Follow up clients and stakeholders for required documents and information
• Support the team with filing, document management, reporting, and administrative tasks
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy across all legal records

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Political Science, or have done any Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Law, or a related field preferred
• Around 6-12 months of administration experience (legal experience is a huge bonus)
• Strong typing skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal English communication
• Comfortable working with documents, systems, and digital filing platforms
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Microsoft Word
• Organized, dependable, and process-drive
• Comfortable and committed in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Able to work independently once trained while knowing when to ask questions

Benefits

• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
• Day shift
• HMO on Day 1 for you + a dependent
• Exposure to the Australian legal industry
• Training and career development opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Fixed weekends off + Christmas & New Year break