Legal Assistant

1 day ago

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines ASW Full time ₱250,000 - ₱500,000 per year

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client, an Australia-based law firm that has provided expert legal advice and a full complement of support services across all major areas of legal practice for 40 years, is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their Manila team Their lawyers hold accreditation in the areas of Family Law, Personal Injury Law, Business Law and Commercial Litigation, and they aim to work with clients to ensure a holistic client-centred service that delivers results.

As a Legal Assistant, your core function is to complete legal administrative tasks as efficiently and accurately as possible, with a positive disposition and eagerness to deliver quality work that can be confidently and consistently relied upon. This role reports to the lawyers in the Commercial Litigation and Business Law Team and the Senior Personal Assistant in this team. This role requires full-time on-site work, following Australian business hours.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage general legal administrative tasks such as filing of emails, email management, email saving and extracting PDF documents.
  • Preparing electronic briefs to counsel using eBrief Ready/Adobe Pro.
  • Making/adjusting calendar appointments using Outlook.
  • Arranging Zoom/Team meetings.
  • Typing dictation of correspondence and contracts using Phillips Speech Live Software.
  • Generating client bills with accurate and informative descriptions and values.
  • Completing contracts with accurate details of terms and parties involved.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION

  • Bachelor's degree in the legal field or relevant
  • At least 3 years of experience as a legal assistant or similar capacity in either a Law firm or an Accounting firm
  • Outstanding communication skills both oral and written
  • Detail oriented and has excellent organizational skills
  • Tech savvy – must be able to navigate communication tools and systems/software such as Adobe PDF and MS Office
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
  • The ability to work autonomously, be self-driven and be highly motivated
  • A great work ethic, combined with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • A natural problem-solver who has a forward-thinking mindset

ASW OFFERS

  • A diverse, inclusive, and supportive company culture.
  • Competitive remuneration.
  • Opportunity to collaborate and work with global clients and stakeholders.
  • Medical benefits.
  • Great Paid Leave entitlements.
  • Team outings, travel opportunities, company parties/events, and other exciting activities.
  • Exposure to an international environment, working with people across Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, and Australia.
  • Industry and role-related training.
  • Ongoing career opportunities.
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