Job Description: Legal Assistant cum Draftsman Real Estate
Position: Legal Assistant cum Draftsman
Industry: Real Estate
Department: Legal
Location: fc road
Reports to: Head of Legal
Role Summary
The Legal Assistant cum Draftsman supports the legal team by preparing and reviewing real estate documents, coordinating property registrations, maintaining legal records, and assisting with drafting agreements, deeds, and other property-related documents.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and format real estate documents, including sale agreements, sale deeds, gift deeds, lease agreements, powers of attorney, and wills.
- Prepare and organize documents required for property transactions and agreement registration.
- Coordinate with clients, government offices, registration authorities, and internal teams to support timely processing.
- Check documents for completeness, accuracy, and consistency; flag missing information or discrepancies for review.
- Maintain physical and digital records of agreements, deeds, registration documents, and legal correspondence.
- Assist with property due diligence, title-document checks, and preparation of document sets, under the guidance of the legal team.
- Prepare drafts, letters, notices, and other legal correspondence using approved formats and instructions.
- Track registration appointments, document submissions, follow-ups, and important deadlines.
- Provide administrative and documentation support for litigation or other legal matters as assigned.
- Handle confidential information responsibly and follow company procedures.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelors degree in Law or a related field preferred; relevant legal documentation experience may also be considered.
- Experience in real estate legal documentation, agreement registration, or deed drafting is an advantage.
- Familiarity with property documents and registration procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines.
- Proficiency in email, data entry, and Microsoft Office or similar tools.
- Ability to coordinate professionally with clients, colleagues, and external offices.