lawyer

To provide legal advice, representing clients in civil and criminal proceedings, drafting legal documents, and conducting legal research and analysis, full time. Core duties include upholding the law, protecting a client's rights, and ensuring legal compliance, often requiring strong communication, problem-solving, and research skills to navigate complex legal matters for individuals, businesses, or government agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Representation: Lawyers represent clients in court, hearings, and other legal proceedings, acting as both an advocate and advisor.
• Legal Research and Analysis: They research and analyze legal issues, statutes, case law, and regulations to build a case and advise clients effectively.
• Document Drafting: Lawyers prepare and review various legal documents, including contracts, wills, briefs, motions, and other court filings.
• Negotiation and Settlements: They negotiate terms for settlements and agreements, striving to meet their client's needs.
• Client Communication: Lawyers communicate with clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, judges, and other parties involved in a case.
• Case Management: Duties include managing client files, scheduling depositions, gathering evidence, and ensuring all parties comply with court orders.
• Legal Advisory: They provide guidance on legal matters and strategies, informing clients of their rights and recommended courses of action.

Common Skills & Qualifications

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication are essential for advising clients and arguing in court.
• Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to analyze complex situations and develop strategic solutions is a key requirement.
• Research Skills: Proficiency in legal research to understand and apply relevant laws is crucial.
• Education: A Juris Doctor (JD) degree and passing a state bar examination are required to practice law in most jurisdictions.
• Specialization: Specialize in specific area of law, such as corporate law.
• Can handle admin and take charge of receivables.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From Php30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person