Office jobs in United States

Are you an experienced Paralegal who is ready to join a new upmarket Law Firm to grow your skills and portfolio to further your Career successfully?

Our National client, with their new office in Cape Town CBD, requires your Legal Corporate Secretarial experience, highly organised and meticulous in drafting legal documents, and assisting a Senior Attorney.

They are an extraordinary Law Firm, providing an integrative and client-centered approach as opposed to the conventional approach to family law.

Requirements:

• Paralegal certification, degree in paralegal studies or related qualification.
• Minimum three years’ work experience.
• Excellent computer proficiency, legal research, and investigative skills.
• Strong understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Independent worker who can exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft legal agreements, assist with execution of agreements.
• Maintain a database of company legal documentation and other legal activities.
• Provide support for the legal team.
• Support and perform research on legal topics.
• Assist general counsel on corporate governance matters.
• Assist in legal projects to improve efficiency and transparency within the department and to internal clients.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.