Legal Assistant

1. To support the Legal Manager in the management of the legal secretarial workload, ensuring that the priorities of the department are met. 2. To conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, articles and investigate the facts of a case. 3. To draft legal documents, correspondence, reports and briefs 4. To provide support in the tasks and responsibilities undertaken by and/or assigned to the Legal Manager 5. To support the Legal Manager in the production of files by typing dictated work as directed. 6. To support the Legal Manager in the maintenance of files by effective file management. 7. To assist the Legal Manager in the management of case-load by dealing with file related queries either face to face or by telephone. 8. To ensure that all matters are dealt with efficiently and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Legal Manager. 9. To assist in general office administration and in the locating of files when necessary. 10. To transmit correspondence by fax machine and undertake photocopying when necessary. 11. To answer internal telephone calls efficiently and politely and take messages, as necessary. 12. To ensure that all internal methods, systems, policies and procedures are adhered to. 13. To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision.