Litigation Associate: Growth, Mentorship & Hybrid Schedule

MGUY Law Office; Manila; Hybride; PHP 368 000 - 547 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Profit-sharing

Hybrid work schedule

Growth opportunity

Mentorship

Professional development

Résumé du poste

MGUY Law Office in Ermita, Manila seeks an Associate Attorney (or Underbar Associate) with at least one year of litigation experience to join a startup firm at an early stage, handle meaningful matters, and contribute to building the firm.

You will draft pleadings, conduct research, and manage deadlines while communicating clearly with clients. The role offers mentorship, profit-sharing, and a hybrid schedule (3 on-site, 2 remote) with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent written and oral English (and Filipino).
• Comfortable working directly with clients and communicating clearly and professionally.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.
• Willingness to work beyond regular hours when necessary to meet deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, affidavits, and other court submissions in civil, commercial, and criminal matters.
• Conduct legal research on statutes, rules, and jurisprudence and prepare research memoranda.
• Assist in case strategy, discovery, and preparation for hearings, pre-trial, and trial.
• Attend court hearings, conferences, and mediations (as allowed by status and under supervision).
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case status, document requests, and next steps.
• Coordinate with witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Manage case files, deadlines, and timelines.
• Take ownership of assigned matters and be willing to put in additional hours when needed.
• Contribute to improving firm processes and systems.

Connaissances

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Deadline management

Ethics and professionalism

Willingness to work overtime

Formation

LL.B. or J.D.

Active Philippine Bar or recent Bar passer/Underbar

Description du poste

MGUY Law Office in Ermita, Manila seeks an Associate Attorney (or Underbar Associate) with at least one year of litigation experience to join a startup firm at an early stage, handle meaningful matters, and contribute to building the firm.

You will draft pleadings, conduct research, and manage deadlines while communicating clearly with clients. The role offers mentorship, profit-sharing, and a hybrid schedule (3 on-site, 2 remote) with growth opportunities.