Underbar Associate

LMA LAW; Makati; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Tax exposure

Leadership development

Career progression

Job summary

LMA LAW in Makati is seeking an Underbar Associate who has completed a Juris Doctor or LL.B. and is awaiting Bar admission or results.

You will work with the firm's lawyers on legal, tax, corporate, and regulatory matters with minimal supervision. Key duties include drafting and reviewing legal opinions, contracts, corporate documents, and pleadings; performing legal research; handling tax and corporate engagements; and mentoring junior paralegals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
• Bar passer, Bar examinee awaiting results, or law graduate awaiting admission to the Bar
• Interest or experience in taxation, corporate law, regulatory compliance, or litigation is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Research Philippine tax, corporate, civil, and procedural laws relevant to the Firm's practice
• Draft and review legal opinions, contracts, corporate documents, pleadings, motions, petitions, memoranda, and other documents
• Assist in tax and corporate engagements, including BIR audits, assessments, registrations, SEC matters, and regulatory compliance
• Represent clients before BIR, SEC, LGUs, and other government agencies under supervision
• Assist in tax litigation before the Court of Tax Appeals and other courts, including case prep and hearings
• Manage assigned matters, deadlines, and coordination with clients and staff
• Provide timely, accurate client service and update supervising lawyers on status of engagements
• Review work by junior paralegals and provide guidance
• Comply with Firm policies, confidentiality, and ethical obligations

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LL.B.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an Underbar Associate to join our growing law and tax practice. This role is ideal for law graduates who have completed their Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws degree and are awaiting admission to the Bar or awaiting Bar results. The successful candidate will work closely with the Firm's lawyers on legal, tax, corporate, and compliance matters while handling assignments with minimal supervision. This role also provides an opportunity to mentor junior paralegals and contribute to the development of the Firm's legal support team.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain working knowledge of Philippine tax, corporate, civil, and procedural laws relevant to the Firm's practice.
• Conduct legal research on laws, regulations, jurisprudence, and administrative issuances, and apply findings to client matters.
• Draft and review legal opinions, contracts, corporate documents, pleadings, motions, petitions, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Assist in and handle tax and corporate engagements, including BIR audits, assessments, registrations, SEC matters, and regulatory compliance.
• Represent clients before the BIR, SEC, LGUs, and other government agencies, subject to appropriate supervision.
• Assist in and handle tax litigation before the Court of Tax Appeals and other courts, including case preparation, hearings, evidence, pleadings, and case monitoring.
• Manage assigned client matters, deadlines, documentary requirements, and coordination with clients, government agencies, and internal support staff.
• Provide timely, accurate, and professional client service and regularly update clients and supervising lawyers on the status of engagements.
• Maintain complete and accurate case records, and other required Firm documentation.
• Review work prepared by junior paralegal staff and provide guidance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Managing Partner or supervising lawyer.
• Comply with LMA Law Offices' policies, procedures, professional standards, confidentiality requirements, and ethical obligations.

Competency Requirements

• Produce accurate and reliable work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Possess effective client-management, communication, and project-management skills.
• Able to manage multiple matters, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and professional judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
• Bar passer, Bar examinee awaiting results, or law graduate awaiting admission to the Bar
• Interest or experience in taxation, corporate law, regulatory compliance, or litigation is an advantage

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in SEC, BIR, LGU, and other government compliance and filing requirements
• Familiarity with corporate housekeeping, business registrations, licensing, and regulatory compliance processes
• CPA license, tax experience, or prior work in a law, accounting, or professional services firm is an advantage

Benefits

• Direct mentorship from experienced lawyers and tax practitioner
• Exposure to tax, corporate, litigation, and regulatory matters
• Opportunity to develop leadership and supervisory skills
• Clear career progression within the Firm

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM