Legal Assistant - Corporate and Commercial

To provide support to Attorneys in the Corporate and Commercial Department and ensure that clients are served professionally and efficiently. The Legal Assistant will work collaboratively with attorneys, staff, and other departments to deliver high-quality legal services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Incorporates companies.

2. Uses the Companies Registry Online System (CROS) to carry out corporate maintenance.

3. Prepares legal documents, including Agreements for Sale, Deed Polls, Powers of Attorney, Wills, Deeds, Mortgages, Leases, Assignments, Transfers, letters, etc.

4. Ensures timely registration and filing of legal documents.

5. Schedules appointments with clients and attorneys, provides status updates, and receives instructions as necessary.

6. Liaises with external parties and institutions, including government agencies and other attorneys.

7. Prepares invoices and assists attorneys with time recording.

8. Addresses and escalates client inquiries and issues as appropriate.

9. Supports attorneys on assignments to help keep matters on track.

10. Drafts responses to correspondence for attorney approval.

11. Performs other duties incidental to the smooth operation of the department.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A minimum of five O’ Level subjects including English and Mathematics, Grades I and II only;
• At least three (3) years of administrative experience.
• Legal experience in Corporate and Commercial Practice will be an asset.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows and Outlook; Experience working in an ICT network environment would be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a team player;
• Strong customer service orientation;
• Excellent organization and time management skills;
• Ability to work without supervision, within tight deadlines, exercise good judgment, use initiative.

 We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.