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LEGAL ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION<br />
This legal assistant <strong>job</strong> <strong>description</strong> template is optimized for posting in online <strong>job</strong> boards or<br />
careers pages and is easy to customize for your company.<br />
Job brief<br />
We are looking for a self motivated Legal Assistant to ensure smooth running of the office<br />
and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the<br />
supervision of an attorney.<br />
Responsibilities<br />
• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness<br />
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.<br />
• Administratively support and attend trials<br />
• Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony<br />
• Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research<br />
• Locate and develop case relevant information<br />
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence<br />
• Answer and direct phone calls<br />
• Maintain contact lists<br />
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars<br />
Requirements<br />
• X+ years of experience as legal assistant<br />
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system<br />
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office<br />
• Computer literacy<br />
• Proficiency in English<br />
• Working knowledge of case management software<br />
• Excellent secretarial and organisational skills<br />
• Ability to juggle multiple activities, work under pressure and handle different personalities<br />
• Legal Assistant certification or diploma<br />
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