Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation, filing and service of pleadings.

• Acting as liaison among all parties including court or other neutrals for scheduling and sharing information.

• Organizing and managing documents, including the creation of records in database and databank systems.

• Coordinating the collection, review and production of documents.

• Assisting with trial preparation including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders and appendices for court filings.

• Scribing witness interviews for preparation of statements, summaries and affidavits

• Diarising important deadlines, court dates and client consultations.

• Searching court and registry records for necessary information and documents.

• Other administrative tasks.

Requirements/Skills

• Experience in dealing with customers/ clients in a polite and non-abrasive manner at all times.

• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail and the ability to build strong client relationships.

• Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Interest and ability to learn quickly and retain procedural details, as well as to engage in training where necessary to develop legal knowledge and skills.

• Flexibility to work beyond standard times where necessary and see matters through to completion by consistent, dedicated and timely attendance at work. 

• Honesty, reliability and the ability to perform tasks on your own initiative.

• Discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues.

Deadline

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Applications

Applications must be emailed to career@cardinallawfirm.com before the above deadline for consideration. Short-listed applicants must be ready to attend an interview during the week of 25th April 2022.