Underbar Associate

LMA LAW; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

LMA Law invites applications for an Underbar Associate to support its growing law and tax practice in the Philippines. The role targets law graduates awaiting Bar admission or results, who will work with attorneys on tax, corporate, and compliance matters while mentoring junior paralegals.

The position emphasizes independent handling of matters, timely client service, and compliance with professional standards. Strong research, drafting, and communication skills are essential.

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

• Maintain working knowledge of 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, 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.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Detail-oriented

Client management

Communication

Multitasking

Education

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

Bar passer or awaiting results

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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
• 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