We are looking for a self motivated Legal Assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.

To ensure success, legal assistants should be proficient at multi-tasking, intuitive and excellent communicators with a keen interest in providing accurate and insightful support to lawyers and legal teams.

• Conduct legal research on cases and gather pertinent legal information.

• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations in legal documents.

• Compile, proofread and edit drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, policies and other legal documents.

• Monitor, study and develop written summaries of proposed and enacted legislation, regulations, court decisions, industry guidelines, trade journals and other relevant publications.

• Assist with case preparation including opening and closing arguments, and aiding in court motions or pleadings.

• Daily record keeping with electronic and physical filing of caseloads.

• Analyze and summarize documents.

• Assist with the administration and management of workflow.

• Locate and interview witnesses.

• General administrative duties ie. answering correspondence and taking telephone calls.

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• Proven working experience as Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary

• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system

• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office

• Computer literacy

• Proficiency in English

• Working knowledge of case management software

• Excellent secretarial and organisational skills

• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure

• Legal Assistant certification or diploma