Legal Clerical Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica)

Legal Clerical Assistant needed for a small office in a central business complex in Kingston.

Job description

• Preparing legal documents and correspondences, ensuring high standard of presentation and accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Proper note taking on files to keep files up to date 
• Maintaining Counsel's diary and appointments as required
• Conducting timely follow-up with clients
• Stamping and recording all correspondences received on a timely basis
• Receiving, sorting and distributing incoming mail efficiently
• Establishing and maintaining an accurate filing and record management system
• Efficiently handling the telephone for both incoming and outgoing calls
• Recording and disseminating messages efficiently
• Maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Liaising with legal offices and agencies

What must you have?

Qualifications and Experience:

• Training/experience in Secretarial Studies/Management/Business Administration
• At least two (2) years experience working in a secretarial/administrative capacity
• Experience/knowledge of legal and real estate documentation would be a definite plus

Critical Skills and Attributes:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Critical thinking
• Creativity and innovation
• Strong communication skills
• Punctual and regular in attendance

For immediate consideration, please email résumé to legalclerasst@gmail.com with legal clerical assistant in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.