Purpose:

• Responsible for providing legal and operational support, the Paralegal will assist the partners and team members to enable them to deliver efficient client service.
• This role requires excellent written and oral communication skills, strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, prioritize assignments and demonstrable document and project management skills.

Job Responsibilities     

• Support the drafting of various legal documents.
• Assist with the preparation of various correspondence and communication.
• Perform legal research, analyse and draft legal documents.
• Assist in general file and matter management.
• Ensure quality control for all documents compiled by the team.
• Work with the Knowledge Management (KM) team to identify, update, amend and maintain current drafts of various litigation precedents.
• Assist in various team projects as may be assigned from time to time.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Partners from time to time.

Requirements

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws degree from an accredited learning institution
• 3+ years proven working experience as a litigation paralegal in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Process server licence is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Resourceful research and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• In depth knowledge of litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail.