Legal Assistant at The Oak Holdings

Job Description:

• To provide support to the Legal Counsel by performing a variety of tasks, including conducting research, drafting documents, and managing schedules.
• The individual will also be responsible for maintaining legal files and databases, and ensure smooth running of the legal office.
• The legal assistant will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of the Legal Counsel.

Role/ Task Complexity:

• Manage all administrative responsibilities in the legal office and enhance office effectiveness
• Ensuring all technology practices adhere to regulatory standards.  Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars.
• Draft memos
• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, and agreements
• Conduct legal research and compile data for Legal counsel review and use
• Maintain files of corporate legal documents
• Schedule appointments and meetings with clients, experts etc
• Prepare expense reports and process invoices for payment
• Answer phones and direct calls to the appropriate party
• Perform general office duties such as copying, scanning, and faxing.
• Carrying out all assigned tasks as instructed by Line manager.
• Conduct all initial research and provide information to the Legal Counsel.
• Organize all legal documents in a confidential way.

Professional/ educational qualification/skills:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in law.
• Excellent Research skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Efficient Organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Teamwork skills
• Work Experience: 1-2 years