Senior Legal Assistant

Role Overview: As a legal assistant, you will be responsible for providing essential administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal teams, ensuring the smooth functioning of legal operations. Your role will involve tasks such as drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, maintaining case files, scheduling appointments, and communicating with clients and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: - Drafting legal documents including contracts, briefs, pleadings, and correspondence. - Organizing and maintaining legal files, both electronic and physical formats. - Conducting legal research using various online databases, libraries, and resources. - Assisting in case preparation for trials, hearings, and meetings. - Communicating effectively with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal matters. - Scheduling appointments, court dates, and meetings for attorneys. - Managing attorney calendars, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring timely completion. - Proofreading and editing legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards. - Assisting with billing, timekeeping, and accounting tasks. - Providing general administrative support like answering phones, filing, and photocopying. - Coordinating with advocates and following up on various cases in different courts. Qualifications Required: - Knowledge of office management systems and procedures. - Familiarity with office equipment such as printers and fax machines. - Proficiency in MS Office, particularly in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. - Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. - Strong organizational skills with the capability to multitask efficiently. Additional Details: Contact: 9940099777 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Internet reimbursement Experience: Legal drafting - 10 years (Required) Language: English and Tamil (Required) License/Certification: Driving Licence (Required) Work Location: In person,