Job Description
Paralegal
About the Role
We are a legal outsourcing provider based in Colombo providing services to Australian law firms. We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our team in various areas of Law including Family Law, Wills & Estates, Immigration and Litigation. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with drafting Court documents, Visa applications or Estate Planning documents;
- Taking down notes during consultations with lawyers and clients;
- Preparing briefs to Counsel;
- Transcribing dictations;
- Diary management;
- Assisting clients with general enquiries over the telephone; and/or
- Assisting the team to meet deadlines.
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will:
- Completed law degree or Attorney-at-law;
- Prior corporate/BPO/LPO experience is an added advantage;
- Prior experience in Australian or Sri Lankan Law;
- Be professional in communication with clients;
- Have strong written and verbal skills;
- High attention to detail;
- Have good time management and organizational skills;
- Display initiative and be proactive;
- Have proficient skills in Microsoft Office (experience with LEAP, Migration Manager & Practice Evolve would be beneficial);
- Be a team player who approaches matters diligently; and
- Have a mature outlook.
Our main areas of practice are Family Law, Wills and Estates and Immigration Law.
This is a full-time role 3.30am/4:30am to 11.30pm/12:30pm, Monday to Friday, based remotely. Applicants should have their own laptops and good internet connection.
Please email your resume with cover letter to [email protected] and expected starting date.
