Associate Lawyer

Join BERNALDO PO PRESTO & POBLADOR LAW OFFICES (formerly BD&P Law Offices), a full-fledged law firm helping multinational and local clients in various areas of legal practices.

[Work Setup]

• Daily onsite work in Ayala, Makati with 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM work shift
• Monday to Friday work schedule with Saturday when needed

[Job Requirements]

• Accepting fresh bar passer or 1 to 2 years of experience in corporate law and litigation
• Excellent command in the English language both verbal and written
• Flexible, resourceful, and can work under pressure
• Can work independently as well as a team player and collaborative
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Analytical, good decision-making skills, confident, and driven

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please attach and submit your bar rating, transcript of record, and PRC ID.

[Duties and Responsibilities]

• Conduct legal research using legislation, case law, legal texts, and gather information for legal cases.
• Draft letters, contracts, legal opinions, and pleadings.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Complete court and administrative paperwork.
• Prepare documents for trial, case status reports, and inventory.
• Liaise with clients and attend or assist during meetings with clients.
• Evaluate findings, develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation and cases.
• Attend trial court hearings, office of the city prosecutor, and quasi-judicial agencies.
• Provide legal counsel to new and existing clients concerning business and legal transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting, defending lawsuits, legal rights and obligations.
• Represent clients in litigations and other legal proceedings
• Manage or advise clients on legal transactions.

WHY JOIN BP3 LAW OFFICES?

• Overtime meal and transportation allowance to all levels
• Earn leaves on Day 1 of employment
• Leaves cash conversion
• Salary adjustment upon regularization
• Yearly salary appraisal and bonuses
• Premium HMO plan with additional dependent
• Local and overseas paid trainings, seminars, and conferences
• Free renewal of PRC license

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person