Paralegal - 6 months

Paralegal - 6 months

Job Purpose / Objective:

The incumbent will support the Legal department by performing a mix of legal, regulatory and administrative tasks.

Roles / Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update a litigation calendar to keep track of filing deadlines and hearing dates in relation to new and ongoing litigious matters.
• Maintain database of key commercial contracts applicable to the subsidiary’s various assets and create a register to keep track of important dates and deliverables under said contracts.
• Assist in the preparation of standard form contracts under the supervision of the Legal Manager.
• Maintain a register of applicable laws and regulations governing the operations of the subsidiary and liaise with departments to monitor compliance with same.
• Assist in the preparation of corporate secretarial documents such as resolutions and statutory filing forms.
• Assist the Compliance Officer in maintaining the compliance register for the subsidiary.
• Provide administrative support in the preparation of various documents such as letters, minutes and internal communications.
• Provide support in any other projects or activities as may be required by the Company.

Job Specifications / Qualifications:

• A completion certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited institution or completion of the first year of a Bachelor of Laws degree
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic legal environment with clients who need to quickly respond to business and regulatory demands
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work well in a diverse, multidisciplinary team environment.