
Current Opening
ASSOCIATE LAWYER | UNDERBAR ASSOCIATE
ORTIGAS CENTER, PASIG
Responsibilities:
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Work on real and substantive legal matters under the guidance of experienced lawyers.
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Assist across key practice areas including civil, criminal, labor, tax, commercial litigation, and related legal work.
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Conduct legal research and assist in prepare pleadings, motions, legal opinions, contracts, correspondence, and other legal documents.
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Participate in the Firm’s day-to-day client matters and contribute to the delivery of timely, practical, and high-quality legal services.
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Gain exposure to challenging assignments designed to sharpen your legal analysis, writing, advocacy, judgment, and professional discipline.
Qualifications:
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Philippine Bar Members, whether newly admitted or with litigation experience; or
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Recent Bar Examinees awaiting results and ready to begin their professional training.
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Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
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Good academic credentials and willingness to learn, take responsibility, and grow through professional legal work.
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Professionalism, integrity, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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What We Offer
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A genuine training environment where associates develop through actual legal work—not merely observation.
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Exposure to varied practice areas and a diverse mix of local and international clients.
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Opportunities to work closely with experienced practitioners on interesting and challenging matters.
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A collegial professional environment that values learning, initiative, quality, and continuous improvement.
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Competitive compensation, benefits, and practical support designed to help qualified employees focus on professional growth.
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Shared accommodation may be provided to the chosen candidate, subject to availability and Firm arrangements—an added advantage for candidates relocating to or working in Ortigas Center.
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Health card coverage for qualified employees, subject to the Firm’s eligibility requirements and applicable program terms.
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Firm-sponsored team-building activities, which may include travel abroad, together with other employee benefits and professional-development opportunities.
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WHY JOIN US?
Working with the best minds in the industry  •  Hands-on legal training • Broad practice exposure •  Continuous professional growth • Highly Competitive compensation • Shared accommodation may be available • Health card for qualified employees • Team-building activities that may include travel abroad • Established and trusted professional reputation
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What You Will Do
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Work on real and substantive legal matters under the guidance of experienced lawyers.
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Assist in civil, criminal, labor, tax, and commercial litigation and related legal work.
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Conduct legal research and help prepare pleadings, motions, legal opinions, contracts, correspondence, and other legal documents.
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Participate in the Firm’s day-to-day client matters and contribute to the delivery of timely, practical, and high-quality legal services.
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Gain exposure to challenging assignments designed to sharpen your legal analysis, writing, advocacy, judgment, and professional discipline.
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Who We Are Looking For
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Members of the Philippine Bar, whether newly admitted or with litigation experience; or
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Law graduates who have taken the recent Bar Examinations and are ready to begin their professional training while awaiting the results.
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Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
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Good academic credentials and a genuine willingness to learn, take responsibility, and grow through demanding legal work.
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Professionalism, integrity, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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READY TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR YOUR LEGAL CAREER?
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Apply through JobStreet using this link, or send your résumé together with your transcript of records/academic credentials and, if available, your Bar rating to info@mplawofc.com
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You may also hand-deliver your application to Units 205 & 501, Amberland Plaza, Julia Vargas Avenue corner Jade Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Tel. 8635-5559
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Attention: Managing Partner
We welcome candidates who are serious about learning the craft of law and are prepared to grow through meaningful, demanding, and rewarding work.
