Legal Administrative Assistant
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Job Overview 

Our Legal department is in search of a Legal Administrative Assistant to join us. You will be responsible for assisting in preparing legal documents and reports. Besides, you should also be able to conduct in-depth research and verify case details. Also, you should be able to coordinate with external agencies in gathering required legal information. 

You should also be able to supervise the activities of the Law Clerk and provide administrative assistance as and when required. Moreover, you will be responsible maintaining and updating law libraries. A successful candidate should have a complete understanding of the legal practices and procedures. In addition to this, you should also be familiar with various database and tracking systems. 

As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you should possess excellent researching skills and the ability to handle stressful situations. Also, you should be able to communicate with clients to assist in developing cases. Furthermore, you should be proficient in Microsoft Office tools and able to provide excellent customer service. 

Apply right away if you have the skills and experience we are looking for. We would love to have a word with you.  

Responsibilities 

• Assisting in preparing legal documents such as affidavits, wills, and deeds 

• Reviewing legal reports and interpreting laws and rulings in the same 

• Performing in-depth legal research and analysis 

• Proofreading and making revisions in legal documents 

• Preparing and maintaining accurate legal information in the company’s database 

• Providing complete administrative assistance as and when required 

• Coordinating with external agencies in gathering relevant legal information 

• Updating and maintaining company databases 

• Communicating with clients to develop cases 

• Maintaining and updating law libraries 

• Organizing case files and related documents 

• Filling in the required information in legal documents 

Requirements 

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Law, or equivalent 

• Holding a valid Paralegal certification 

• 3-5 years of work experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Assistant , or a similar role in the Legal industry 

• Complete knowledge of the legal rules, regulations, and procedures 

• Familiarity with database and tracking systems 

• Good time management and organizational skills 

• Excellent administrative and researching skills 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Good communication and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to work under pressure and manage stressful situations 

• A team player as well as able to work independently 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools 

• Having a keen eye for detail 

• Ability to offer enhanced customer service