- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
- Administratively support and attend trials
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
- Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
- Locate and develop case relevant information
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Bachelor's Degree in LawFamiliarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court systemSatisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal officeComputer literacyProficiency in EnglishWorking knowledge of case management softwareExcellent secretarial and organisational skillsAbility to juggle multiple activities and work under pressureLegal Assistant certification or diploma is a plus