Legal Assistant

As a legal assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing vital administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal teams, ensuring the seamless operation of legal activities. Your primary duties will encompass a wide range of tasks, including aiding in legal research, drafting various legal documents, managing case files, arranging appointments, and facilitating communication with clients and other relevant stakeholders. Your responsibilities will involve drafting a variety of legal documents such as contracts, briefs, pleadings, and correspondence. Additionally, you will be tasked with organizing and upkeep of legal files, both in physical and electronic formats. Legal research will be a key aspect of your role, requiring you to utilize online databases, libraries, and other resources to gather pertinent information. Furthermore, your duties will entail assisting in the preparation of cases for trials, hearings, and meetings. Effective communication with clients, witnesses, and other involved parties will be essential. You will also be responsible for scheduling appointments, court dates, and meetings for the attorneys, managing their calendars, and ensuring tasks are prioritized accordingly. Proofreading and editing legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards will be part of your routine tasks. You will also assist with billing, timekeeping, and accounting functions. Providing general administrative support, such as answering phones, filing, and photocopying, will be expected. Moreover, coordinating with advocates and following up on various cases in different courts will form part of your responsibilities. To excel in this role, you should possess knowledge of office management systems and procedures, familiarity with office equipment like printers and fax machines, and proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Strong time management and organizational skills are crucial, allowing you to effectively multitask and prioritize work. Preference will be given to ex-servicemen and male candidates for this position. If you meet the specified qualifications and skills, including a minimum of 1 year of experience in legal drafting, proficiency in English and Tamil languages, and holding a valid driving license, we encourage you to apply for this full-time job opportunity. The work location is in person, with the work schedule set from Monday to Friday. For further details or to apply, please contact 9940099777. The application deadline is 20/03/2025. Additionally, benefits include internet reimbursement for the successful candidate.,