Legal Secretary

de Guzman Mayuga; Philippines; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

de Guzman Mayuga is seeking a Legal Secretary to support the firm's day-to-day legal and administrative functions. You will prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, manage filing systems, schedule meetings and hearings, and handle client inquiries.

You will assist lawyers with research and case preparation, coordinate with courts and government agencies for filings, maintain calendars, and support HR, finance, and compliance teams as needed.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
• Managing filing systems, case records, and confidential documentation.
• Scheduling meetings, hearings, and client appointments.
• Handling phone calls, emails, and client inquiries professionally.
• Assisting lawyers with research, case preparation, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinating with courts, government agencies, and external parties for filings and submissions.
• Maintaining calendars and tracking deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Supporting HR, finance, and compliance teams when needed.

Job description

The Legal Secretary will be responsible for supporting the firm’s day‑to‑day legal and administrative functions. Key duties include:

• Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.

• Managing filing systems, case records, and confidential documentation.

• Scheduling meetings, hearings, and client appointments.

• Handling phone calls, emails, and client inquiries professionally.

• Assisting lawyers with research, case preparation, and compliance requirements.

• Coordinating with courts, government agencies, and external parties for filings and submissions.

• Maintaining calendars and tracking deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks.

• Supporting HR, finance, and compliance teams when needed.