Job Description

We are looking to add a Paralegal / Legal Case Officer to join our Criminal Defence / Family Law team. Responsibilities: * Support our team of purpose-driven lawyers in delivering quality Crimina We are looking to add a Paralegal / Legal Case Officer to join our Criminal Defence / Family Law team. Responsibilities : Support our team of purpose-driven lawyers in delivering quality Criminal Defence & Family Law advice and solutions to all Develop, build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new clients Take the initiative and lead in managing, organising and coordinating all client updates and communications Provide regular and timely updates to clients via voice and video calls, instant messaging and email Attend to client queries, concerns and feedback in a prompt and professional manner Respond to messages and facilitate communication with clients and third parties via letters and emails Compile and coordinate substantive and detailed replies for lawyers to clients and third parties Conduct legal research , due diligence, fact-finding and getting-up work Draft and assemble legal documents including opinions, pleadings and Court papers Provide administrative and secretarial support to lawyers Take notes during calls, discussions, meetings and Court hearings Schedule and track deadlines , appointments and Court dates Update and prepare files and materials for Court attendances and meetings Requirements : Enjoy interacting and communicating with clients Excellent written & verbal communication skills Good time-management, able to prioritise work and multi-task Resourceful , problem-solving skills Attention to detail, meticulous with following-up organised, systematic in filing and documentation Can carry out work independently and have experience drafting legal documents Have a good grasp of client-handling and case-management Customer service oriented when attending to clients Proactive, hard-working, disciplined, service-oriented and strong work ethic Want to work in a close-knit team where their voices, ideas and contributions are valued Desire to actively contribute towards bringing about greater access to justice and fairness for all in the legal community MS Office, Word & Excel proficient Prior work experience or training in a related role / function We look for candidates who are driven, self-motivated and resourceful , and who share our desire to build a purpose-driven law practice based on our values : Empathy : We will understand what you are going through and show compassion in helping you. Integrity : We will always do the right thing, because the time is always right to do what is right. Humility : We will put our ego aside and listen to your opinions and feedback because we can always do better. Courage : We will act without fear or favour, knowing that we are empowered with our team's full support. Tenacity : We will persevere and work even harder when the going gets tough, when no one else is looking and everyone else quits. Ownership : We will be accountable for our actions, and we will not turn away from responsibility. Teamwork : We will support and stand alongside our team in every test and triumph. Purpose : This is not a' job this is OUR' job. We are grateful to have it, and we take pride in everything we do. If you would like to apply, please send the following to [HIDDEN TEXT]: CV / resume Recent photograph Writing samples / samples of past written work Current / last drawn salary References or testimonials Only candidates selected for interviews will be notified. Thank you.