Legal Assistant at HRLeverage Africa

Duties

• The ideal candidate should have experience handling legal/commercial documents.
• Provide administrative support to the lawyer and improve office efficiency.
• Compile, proofread and edit drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, policies and other legal documents.
• Maintain client files; review and prepare billing invoices and assist in administration and management of workflow.
• General administrative duties, such as answering correspondence and taking phone calls.
• Make travel and accommodation arrangements
• Function as a link between executives, employees, clients, and other outside partners.
• Create and maintain corporate minute books.
• May be requested to perform other duties not listed above.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Law (BL/LLB)
• At least four years of experience as a Corporate Legal Assistant in a large law firm or similar setting is required.
• Strong understanding of Legal (commercial) documents. .
• Experience working personally with lawyers.