Job vacancy Litigation PA

Summary

A Legal/Litigation Assistant is responsible for helping lawyers and other legal professionals prepare for trials or court cases. The duties include answering phone calls and greeting clients, contributing to fact-checking and compiling case evidence and communicating with court employees to confirm court dates.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients, gathering necessary documents and information to begin building a case and/or open a file;

• Organize all legal documents in a confidential way, including establish and maintain paper and electronic filing systems; classify, sort and file correspondence, records, and other documents;

• Directly supporting Partners and legal team;

• Scheduling meetings with clients;

• Extensive calendar and diary management;

• Booking travel, meetings and accommodation;

• Organising events, appearances and engagements;

• Monitoring, responding to email, and telephone enquiries

• Drafting correspondence.

Education and Qualifications

• an associate degree or certificate as a legal secretary or legal assistant OR previous work experience in a law firm of at least 2 years minimum;

• a basic understanding of legal work and the legal environment;

Requirements

• good level of proficiency with Word and Outlook;

• experience with Excel and PowerPoint;

Characteristics

• hardworking and reliable;

• excellent communication, computer, and organizational skills;

• outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills;

• excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task;

• self-motivation and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure;

• a willingness to learn and exhibit flexibility in a fast-paced environment; and

• the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently

18 Jun, 2022