Junior Associate (Lawyer)

THE ROLE

Lakbyte is looking for a Junior Associate (Lawyer) to support clients through their visa application process. You’ll review legal and financial documents, help prepare clear and complete applications, track deadlines, and keep client files organized from intake through submission.

This is an entry-level role. No prior work experience is required. Newly admitted lawyers are welcome to apply. You’ll work with guidance from the team on case-specific and complex legal questions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Review client documents for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and readability.
• Help prepare application forms, formal correspondence, and supporting document packets.
• Research relevant legal, immigration, and administrative requirements.
• Identify missing, expired, incorrect, or inconsistent documents and explain what needs to be corrected.
• Track case deadlines and follow up on outstanding client requirements.
• Communicate with clients in clear English, turning legal or administrative requirements into practical next steps.
• Keep client files accurate, organized, and ready for review.
• Coordinate with colleagues and authorized signatories to move cases through internal workflows.
• Escalate complex legal or eligibility questions to the appropriate senior team member.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Philippine Bar passer and member in good standing of the Philippine Bar.
• No previous work experience is needed.
• Strong formal written English and clear communication skills.
• Strong legal research, reading, and writing skills.
• Careful attention to detail and comfort working with legal, financial, and personal documents.
• Organized approach to deadlines, records, and multiple tasks.
• Discretion when handling sensitive client information, including passports, financial records, and family documents.
• Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and work collaboratively in a remote team.
• Experience in immigration or client-facing legal work is helpful, but not required.

FULL-TIME COMMITMENT

This is a full-time role and requires your complete professional attention during working hours. It is not suitable for candidates who are attending school, operating their own business/practice, holding another job, or managing competing professional responsibilities.

Candidates with a notice period of up to one month are welcome to apply.