Legal Clerk at Justice Defenders

We are looking for an organized and efficient legal clerk to join our team. The legal clerk will be responsible for the organization and upkeep of all the legal documentation and records that our team works with every day. The ideal candidate must be extremely organized, and excellent at cataloging and managing a large filing system. The legal clerk will also be responsible for performing clerical duties such as making copies, answering phones, preparing legal documents, file tracing and delivering documentation to courts, law firms, Justice Defenders  legal offices and other locations as needed.

Description

Main duties and responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Assist in managing a pro bono advocates scheme
• Prepare legal documents
• Compile legal documentation into files and maintain an organized filing system
• Compile case materials and write reports
• Documenting hearing dates in litigation matters
• Facilitating service of legal documents
• Filing court documents and any other legal documents
• Organizing the legal department registries
• Assist paralegals and advocates in locating files and organizing, copying, and maintaining documents
• Providing any other legal clerical services that may be required by Justice Defenders

Education

• Diploma in law from a recognized institution
• Possession of a valid process server’s certificate will be an added advantage
• Minimum qualification: Diploma

More Details on Experience

• Experience level: Mid-level
• Experience length: 2 years.
• Served in the position of legal clerk or in a comparable position for a maximum period of two (2) years. 

More Details on Skills

• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and abilities as reflected in work performance and results
• Proficiency in working with Microsoft office suite
• Comfortable with highly confidential information
• Teamwork
• Writing ability
• Good verbal and written communication skills.