Legal Assistant at DeeCla Services Limited (DSL)

Role Overview:

• The Legal Assistant provides structured, process-driven support to a law firm’s property and transactional legal teams. This is an accuracy-critical role centred on document preparation, research, and case file management within a template-led environment.
• The role is designed for professionals who prefer methodical, consistent, and detail-focused work rather than advocacy, litigation, or advisory practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents using standard templates and approved wording
• Conduct structured property and transactional legal research
• Draft formal, client-facing correspondence
• Maintain and organise digital case files and documentation systems
• Review legal documents for accuracy, formatting, and completeness
• Follow established workflows, procedures, and checklists precisely
• Support transactional processes through administrative and documentation tasks

Role Scope:

This position does not include:

• Courtroom advocacy or litigation work
• Legal strategy development
• Creative or advisory drafting
• Client acquisition responsibilities
• Fee-earning or case ownership

Key Requirements (Non-Negotiable):

• LLB or equivalent law degree
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a law firm or formal legal environment
• Strong written English suitable for professional correspondence
• Ability to work consistently within standard business hours (9:00am–5:30pm)
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Comfort working in a structured, template-led environment
• Reliable internet connection and suitable computer equipment for Windows remote desktop

Advantageous Experience:

• Exposure to property or transactional law (any jurisdiction)
• Called to Bar or qualified in a Commonwealth jurisdiction
• Experience supporting document-heavy legal workflows