Legal Officer

Qualifications & Competencies

Diploma/Degree in law

Computer literate and fully conversant with MS Office application

Excellent inter-personal and linguistic skills, both written and verbal, in English and in French

Possess excellent organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines

Roles and Responsibilities

Prepare legal documentation for litigation work and attend court proceedings

Analyze contracts and highlight risks and problem areas to line management

Explain complex legal matters to line managers

Correspond with, and summarize legal information

Draw up wills and drafting contracts

Advise and prepare documentation on the legal aspects of setting up a new business

Liaise with fellow professionals from courts, legal practices, etc

Act as commissioners for oaths for the swearing of legal documents

Assist barristers and attorneys with the presentation of cases

Keep up to date with changing legislation

Effect filing and indexing of paperwork

Experience

minimum of 3 years supervised legal experience