To provide administrative and clerical support to the Directorate of Legal Affairs while, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of legal processes
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Prepare affidavits, hearing notices and other court documents and maintain document files and case correspondence;
Research and analyze law sources to prepare drafts of briefs or arguments for review, approval, and use by Advocates;
Review and file pleadings, petitions, and other documents relevant to court actions;
Deliver or direct delivery of court pleadings/documents to witnesses and parties to action;
Serve copies of letters and pleadings to opposing counsel/entity;
Arrange transportation and accommodation for witnesses if required;
Store, catalogue, and maintain currency of legal volumes;
Ensure compliance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019;
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a Diploma in Law from a recognized institution;
Must possess a Certificate for Service of Court process.
Experience
At least 1 year’s relevant work experience
Skills/Competences
Ability to build, lead, and work with teams;
Computer Literacy, Interpersonal & communication skills;
Quick judgment and decision making;
Ability to initiate change;
Confidentiality;
Ethics and Integrity.
Prepare affidavits, hearing notices and other court documents and maintain document files and case correspondence; Research and analyze law sources to prepare drafts of briefs or arguments for review, approval, and use by Advocates; Review and file pleadings, petitions, and other documents relevant to court actions; Deliver or direct delivery of court pleadings/documents to witnesses and parties to action; Serve copies of letters and pleadings to opposing counsel/entity; Arrange transportation and accommodation for witnesses if required; Store, catalogue, and maintain currency of legal volumes; Ensure compliance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019; Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Ability to build, lead, and work with teams; Computer Literacy, Interpersonal & communication skills; Quick judgment and decision making; Ability to initiate change; Confidentiality; Ethics and Integrity.
Minimum of a Diploma in Law from a recognized institution; Must possess a Certificate for Service of Court process. Experience At least 1 year’s relevant work experience
