Legal Administrative Assistant-Law Firm at Ital Global

The Legal Administrative Assistant will provide efficient and exceptional administration services for the firm, and will be responsible for the switchboard from the front desk as well as assisting in the duties expected.

About the Client:

A reputable medium size law firm in Kenya is seeking to recruit a dedicated and committed Legal Administrative Assistant who will be handling reception and secretarial duties.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Handle all reception duties as required.
• Respond to client enquiries.
• Carry out secretarial duties.
• Taking minutes.
• In charge of Petty Cash.
• Handle office administration queries and maintenance.
• Follow up on bills and payments.
• Filing, record keeping, and Retrieval of files.
• Making bookings, appointments and diarizing appropriately.
• Supervise and check general cleanliness of the entire offices.
• Typing all secretarial work for staff members.
• Following up on delegated assignments.
• Prepare tender documents for the law firm and follow through.
• To perform any other duties that maybe assigned by the management from time to time.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma in Legal Studies and or related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a legal administrator or paralegal.
• KNEC Secretarial Certification.
• Proficiency with MS Office & typing speed of at least 50 wpm with a high rate of accuracy.
• Familiarity with legal documents, legal terminology and government regulations.

Competencies & Skills

• Team player
• High Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Professionalism
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Maintain a high profile in the day to day operations.
•  Excellent organizational, great management and multi-tasking skills