A Legal Assistant's main responsibility is to aid Lawyers to ensure that clients receive the best possible representation. The specific duties of a Legal Assistant will often depend on the needs of the law firm or the Lawyer they assist, but normally include:
- Communicating with clients via phone, by email and in person to conduct interviews and field questions
Performing initial background research and briefing the lawyer- Seeing to administrative tasks like making copies and sending invoices
Attending meetings alongside the Lawyer and taking accurate notes on proceedings
- Organizing documents for court filing and record keeping
Transcribing and proofreading legal documents- Scheduling client appointments and court dates
Maintaining client confidentiality and privacy
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresh graduate
Benefits:
Paid training
Schedule: Overtime
Supplemental Pay:
* Overtime pay
