Senior Legal Assistant

Job Summary

As a legal assistant, you will provide essential administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal teams to ensure the smooth functioning of legal operations. Your responsibilities will include assisting with legal research, drafting legal documents, maintaining case files, scheduling appointments, and communicating with clients and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Drafting legal documents, such as contracts, briefs, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Organizing and maintaining legal files, including electronic and physical documents.
• Conducting legal research using online databases, libraries, and other resources.
• Assisting in case preparation for trials, hearings, and meetings.
• Communicating with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal matters.
• Scheduling appointments, court dates, and meetings for attorneys.
• Managing attorney calendars and prioritizing tasks.
• Proofreading and editing legal documents for accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
• Assisting with billing, timekeeping, and accounting tasks.
• Providing general administrative support, such as answering phones, filing, and photocopying.
• Coordinating with advocates, follow up of various cases at various courts.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

Contact: 9940099777

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Internet reimbursement

Experience:

• Legal drafting: 10 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Tamil (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driving Licence (Required)

Work Location: In person