Junior legal assistant

About the Role

The Junior Legal Assistant will support a self-employed legal professional with day-to-day legal and administrative tasks. This full-time, on-site role in Chennai includes assisting with legal research, drafting and formatting legal documents, organizing case files, and maintaining accurate records. The role involves coordinating appointments, managing calendars, handling client communication, and preparing documentation for hearings or meetings. The Junior Legal Assistant will also help with filing, photocopying, organizing correspondence, and performing other office duties as needed to ensure efficient practice operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with legal research.
• Draft and format legal documents.
• Organize case files and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate appointments and manage calendars.
• Handle client communication.
• Prepare documentation for hearings or meetings.
• Assist with filing, photocopying, and organizing correspondence.
• Perform other office duties to ensure efficient practice operations.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in law and an interest in developing practical legal skills.
• Ability to prepare, review, and organize legal documents with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with clients and legal professionals.
• Administrative assistance capabilities, including scheduling, file management, and office organization.
• Understanding of the responsibilities and ethics expected of legal assistants.
• Relevant academic background (e.g., pursuing or completed a law degree, diploma in legal studies, or related qualification).
• Proficiency with office productivity software and basic document management tools.
• Strong time management, reliability, and ability to work independently in an on-site setting.