Draft agreements and other legal documents based on instructions from senior lawyers
Complete and manage contract templates and standard legal forms
Conduct legal research and summarize findings for lawyers
Prepare legal documentation and supporting materials for lawyer review
Ensure documents are accurate, complete, and aligned with firm standards
Organize and maintain legal files and documentation
Assist with improving internal workflows and documentation processes to support efficient delegation

Requirements

Excellent written and spoken English skills
Experience working in an Australian law firm in commercial law is highly preferred
Candidates with UK law firm experience will also be considered
Alternatively, 7–10+ years of legal experience in the Philippines, preferably in a law firm or legal support environment
Strong legal drafting skills with experience preparing contracts, agreements, and legal documentation
Solid legal research capabilities with the ability to summarize findings clearly for lawyers
High level of attention to detail and document accuracy
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Ability to work independently and produce high-quality work with minimal supervision
Proficiency in legal and productivity software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Workspace, legal research platforms (Austlii or Jade), document management systems (iManage or NetDocuments), practice management tools (Clio, LEAP, Smokeball, or Actionstep), and PDF tools like Adobe Acrobat.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal draftingcontract preparationlegal researchdocument accuracyattention to detaillegal documentation

Soft Skills

written communicationspoken communicationorganizational skillsindependencetime management