Paralegal

We are looking for a self motivated Legal assistant to ensure smooth operations of the office and effective case management.

• Provide administrative support to lawyers
• Handle communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Administratively support and attend trials when needed
• Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
• Encoding, preparing and filing of basic legal documents and correspondence
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars

• Must be college graduate i.e Political science or other business related course. Having a background in law curriculum is an advantage
• At least 3 yrs 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
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrates proficiency with technology, including but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, and Social Media.
• High level of skill in written English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation with an eye for formatting documents.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills, orderly and detail-oriented with ability to prioritize work with accuracy and efficiency while staying focused and calm under pressure.
• Ability to work independently, take responsibility, take initiative, problem-solve using sound judgment, and handle confidential and sensitive information.