Paralegal

POSITION TITLE:

Paralegal

(Contract Position)

POSITION GRADE:

Grade 2 (b)

DEPARTMENT:

Legal

REPORTS TO (JOB TITLE):

The position reports to:

A. POSITION PURPOSE:

The Paralegal reports to the Legal Officer will be expected to assist and provide a range of legal and administrative support in the Legal Department including maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents. 

B. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Category

Functions/ Tasks

% of Time Spent on each Category

• Conducts legal research for and on behalf of the Legal Officer relevant to the matters under consideration by the Legal Department.
• Provides advanced administrative support to coordinate projects, events, department meetings or other initiatives requiring the ability to work independently including maintaining calendars and other timetables for the Attorneys-at-Law.
• Drafts legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts and legal memoranda, as directed by and for review of the Attorneys-at-Law.
• Preparation and verification of leases database and review and verification of information/ data in relation to leases to be executed by the Company.
• Creates, transcribes, revises, proofreads and maintains a variety of legal documents under the supervision of the Attorneys-at-Law in the Legal Department.
• Manages attorneys’ daily schedules.
• Answers telephones, take messages, sorts mail, reviews, and files client correspondence.
• Maintains attorney contact lists and client files.

C. OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities as outlined, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by you. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

% of Time spent on activity

Performs such tasks as may be required for the smooth operation of the department and organisation.

When needed

INDIVIDUAL SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY:

It is the responsibility of each employee to protect oneself as well as fellow employees from injury. Work shall be conducted according to established safe practices and procedures. Please refer to EMBD’s Environmental, Health and Safety Policies.

D. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, BEHAVIOURAL AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:                                                           

Qualifications: Minimum

• Bachelors of Laws and/or Paralegal full Certification or relevant qualification.

Experience: Desired

• Three (3) years’ experience in a similar capacity.

Behavioural Competencies: Desired

• The ability to analyse legal documents for accuracy.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior organisational skills are required to maintain files, coordinate schedules and track a variety of data.
• Networking ability.

Technical Competencies: Desired

• Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques.
• In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point.
• Knowledge of legal documentation processes.
• Familiarity with case management systems, maintaining case files, organizing documents and knowing how to assist in preparing for trials.
• Strong knowledge of transacting documents at government agencies.