Legal Clerk

Role Objective

The Legal Clerk will be responsible for performing clerical tasks, preparing legal documents, file tracing, and delivering documentation to courts, law firms, and relevant legal offices, among other duties.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents as required.
• Compile legal documentation into files and maintain an organized filing system.
• Compile case materials and draft relevant reports.
• Follow up and provide management with updates on case files for all departments.
• Document hearing dates in litigation matters.
• Facilitate the service of legal documents to the relevant parties.
• File court documents and any other legal documents at the respective registries.
• Organize the legal department registries for efficient retrieval.
• Assist paralegals and advocates in locating files, organizing, copying, and maintaining essential documents.
• Provide any other legal clerical services that may be required by the firm.

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfortable and discrete with highly confidential information.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior document management and organization skills.
• Strong legal research capabilities.
• Flexible schedule with a firm commitment to attendance.
• Critical thinker who displays high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Must have a Diploma in Law or Business Administration from a recognized institution.
• Must have at least 3 years of professional work experience specifically within a law firm environment.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@emergeegressconsulting.com using the position title as the subject of the email. Alternatively, candidates can apply through the official portal.