Legal Secretary (Kingston, Jamaica)

 A leading law firm in Kingston seeks to employ a self-motivated and driven individual to join its team of professional.

Job Purpose

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support to one or more attorneys
• Effectively communicating with clients
• Preparing/completing legal documents and correspondence on instruction or on own initiative as required and ensuring the timely flow of documents between the Firm and clients, other law offices, the Courts and other relevant agencies or persons

Minimum Experience/Requirements:

• Individual must have prior secretarial experience and/or training 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Prior experience working in a law firm would be an asset

Interested persons are asked to email their cover letter and resume to: lawfirmjobs16@gmail.com

Applications deadline: December 10, 2021. 

Legal Secretary (Kingston, Jamaica)

Law firm with general practice specializing in commercial law, conveyancing and litigation, invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of legal secretary.

Minimum Requirements:

• Paralegal Certificate
• Must have at least three (3) years experience as a legal secretary
• Proficient in computer literacy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment

Interested candidates may send their application letter and résumé by email to: legalvac@gmail.com no later than November 6, 2020.

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

LEGAL SECRETARY (Kingston, Jamaica)

Minimum Requirements (Please read carefully before applying):

• At least 4-5 years’ experience in Conveyancing OR Commercial
• practice 
• Minimum of 5 GCE/CXC or equivalent, inclusive of English Language
• Must possess Secretarial Diploma OR CPS/CPA Designation from a recognized institution
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Certificate in Paralegal Training 
• Must be efficient and detail-oriented with excellent organizational and 
• communication skills both orally and in written format 
• Must be able to use initiative and to undertake multiple assignments 
• simultaneously
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills

Key Functions

• To provide full legal support services to the instructing Attorneys-at-Law ensuring that the relevant duties are executed in a timely and efficient manner 
• Liaise with internal and external clients and businesses 

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements may submit both their letter of
application along with a detailed résumé in one (1) file to: jobs2016a@gmail.com no
later than February 07, 2020.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

PERSONS WHO DO NOT MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE 
CONTACTED AND NEED NOT APPLY. LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE IS A 
MUST.

Legal Secretary (Law Firm) - Kingston, Jamaica

An established law firm downtown Kingston invites applicants for the position of Legal Secretary.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have:

• Experience in the use of Microsoft applications
• Training or experience in performing secretarial duties OR a first degree from a recognized academic institution.

Deadline: July 13, 2019
Email: legalsecretary001@gmail.com

Paralegal/Legal Secretary (Western Jamaica)

Description:

A law firm based in Western Jamaica is looking for a Paralegal/Legal Secretary.

Job Description:

To provide paralegal and administrative support to the Attorneys in the firm.

Responsibilities:

Interfacing with Clients, the Parish Court Offices/Registries of the Supreme Court, the Stamp Office, the Titles Office and the Companies’ Office, drafting legal documents and correspondence.
 
Qualifications:

• A minimum of five (5) years work experience in a law firm particularly in the areas of Estates, Real Estate Transactions, Divorces and Personal Injury.
• A sound knowledge of the civil court procedure in the Parish
• Courts and the Supreme Court.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies or Legal Secretarial Diploma.

Deadline:    December 14, 2018
 Email:    paralegalsearchja@gmail.com




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Legal Secretary (Kingston, Jamaica) - National Housing Trust (Jamaica)

The National Housing Trust is seeking to identify a Legal Secretary for its Legal Conveyancing Department.

Main Duties:
The duties of the Legal Secretary include:

• Preparing mortgages, transfers, pari passu agreements, agreements for sale, discharges of mortgage, consents and other legal documents
• Preparing letters of undertaking and other correspondence 
• Preparing monthly reports
• Maintaining and updating relevant databases
• Responding to internal and external queries in person, in writing or via telephone
• Processing, delivering and retrieving files and documents from related departments, and
• Managing the Legal Counsel's diary

Qualifications:

The Legal Secretary must have:

• Paralegal certification
• Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) designation
• At least five (5) CXC or GCE O' Level subjects inclusive of English Language and Mathematics, and
• At least two (2) years experience as a Legal Secretary

The following skills/competencies are required at above average levels:

• Communication (oral and written)
• Report writing
• Records management
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Interpersonal and customer relations

Knowledge of:

• Conveyancing and other legal processes, and
• NHT Act, policies and procedures

The following would be an asset:

• Knowledge of accounting principles

The successful candidate will be required to maintain good working relations with public and private sector agencies such as financial institutions/NHT collecting agents

Interested persons should send their resume and letter of application no later than Wednesday, November 28, 2018 to:

Employment and Retention Coordinator
HRM Department
National Housing Trust
4 Park Boulevard,
Kingston 5.

Email: hrm@nht.gov.jm



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Legal Secretary/Paralegal (Kingston, Jamaica) - Make Your Mark Consultants

An international law firm with offices now located in Kingston, Jamaica, seeks to employ a Legal Secretary/Paralegal with an emphasis on corporate and commercial law.

The suitable candidate should possess a solid range of knowledge of the legal environment, genberal workings of the courthouse, various registries and other relevant governmental agencies.

The Primary duties will include:

• Providing support for attorneys and general operations of the firm
• Dealing with minor administrative matters for the Kingston office

The ideal candidate should have:

• Legal Secretary and Paralegal certification from a recognized institution and 
• Have at least five (5) years experience at a senior level

Resume with cover letter should be sent to:  MYMCrecruitment@gmail.com by November 16, 2018 

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

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Paralegal/Legal Secretary (Kingston, Jamaica)

Core Functions:

Responsibilities will include assisting with the preparation and drafting of documents for filing in the Supreme Court of Jamaica and/or the several Resident Magistrates Courts througout the island; preparation of legal correspondence, documentation of clients, organizing logistics of legal materials and providing hands-on assistance and support to the team for all of their ongoing legal projects.

Suitable candidates should:

• Have Bachelors degree in Management Studies or Business Administration
• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies
• Have a minimum of six (6) passes in CXC/GCE examinisations including English Language and Mathematics
• Have a minimum of two (2) years working experiecne in the litigation department of a firm or otherlegal entity
• Be well acquainted with the practices and procedures obtaining in the Supreme Court with respect to the preparation, filing and service of Court documents
• Be able to prepare documentation in respect of personal injury claims
• Be able to work in a busy and hectic environment
• Be able to prioritize, work on own initiative and under a tight schedule
• Have excellent writing and communication skills

Specialized Techniques/Knowledge:

• Basic computer skills
• The ability to analyse legal documents for accuracy
• Completed paralegal training course
• Experience/training in insuarance claims would be an asset

Interested persons should send a detailed resume accompanied by a letter of application no later than October 7, 2018.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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