Paralegal (Start ASAP)

Job description

The job entails reviewing files and coming up with recommendations on strategies to resolve the case or how to best address the case issues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analysis on the facts of the case - issues, processes, codes, legislation, etc.
• Conduct legal research , validate and evaluate results and prepare reports on findings
• Evaluate documents to review facts, determine appropriate processes and plan the steps as necessary, ensuring critical deadlines are identified and met.
• Ensure that each action pertaining to the legal matters conform to the requirements of the Courts and or Governing bodies/agencies.
• Systematically organize, track and maintain both hard and soft copy of document files and correspondences.
• Initiate follow up actions where and when necessary and prepare reports.
• Independently draft a variety of documentation including forms, contracts, claims, agreements and correspondence as required.
• Provide thorough investigation on cases and use the reference that the client will be sending.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of Law
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Thorough, analytical, and with keen attention to details
• In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
• Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy
• Computer literate and knowledgeable in MS Office Applications
• Proficient in judicial and administrative procedures