Legal Assistance
WWW • Phnom Penh
Job Description
Position Summary:
A Legal Assistant provides administrative, legal research, and document-support services to lawyers and the legal team. The role involves preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, organizing case files, communicating with clients and authorities, and supporting lawyers in day-to-day legal matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist lawyers with preparing, reviewing, and organizing legal documents.
- Conduct legal research on laws, regulations, cases, and legal issues.
- Prepare legal correspondence, contracts, agreements, letters, and reports.
- Maintain and organize client files, case records, and confidential documents.
- Assist with case preparation, including collecting and organizing evidence and supporting documents.
- Monitor court dates, meetings, deadlines, and other important legal schedules.
- Communicate with clients, government authorities, courts, and other relevant parties when authorized.
- Assist lawyers in preparing for meetings, negotiations, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
- Draft basic legal documents and correspondence under the supervision of a lawyer.
- Enter and maintain case information in legal case management systems.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, document management, and billing.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client information appropriately.
- Perform other legal and administrative duties assigned by supervising lawyers.
Key Skills
- Legal research and analysis
- Legal document drafting
- Knowledge of Cambodian laws and regulations
- English and Khmer communication skills
- Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
- Case and document management
- Attention to detail
- Time management and organization
- Confidentiality and professional ethics
- Communication and client-service skills
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Senior Legal Associate
