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Legal Assistant
• CDI
• Dakar, Sénégal
• Droit - Justice
GPF hiring Legal Assistant.
Responsibilities for Legal Assistant
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for Head of lega review and case preparation
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice
• Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
• Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the Head of legal’s calendar and making travel arrangements
Qualifications for Legal Assistant
• Experience in telecoms
• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines
• Good level of english