Job Description
JOB TITLE: LEGAL ASSISTANT
About This Job:
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of our client, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Legal Assistant.
Job Purpose:
The job holder will assist in developing effective working relationships with key user departments to ensure their needs are understood and appropriate solutions developed that support business needs.
FUNCTIONS/KEY RESULTS EXPECTED:
• Maintaining and updating files systematically and accurately to ensure rapid access and retrieval on behalf of the Department;
• Serving legal documents to clients and other stakeholders;
• Liaising with relevant departments to ensure that all legal risks have been identified and appropriate courses of action have been taken;
• Ensuring all loan legal documentation are properly executed;
• Assisting in preparation of legal documents for registration;
• Ensuring that the company’s policy and procedures are adhered to.
• Drafting correspondence.
• Maintaining and updating the court register.
• Bringing up files for appropriate timely action.
• Attending to the relevant government registries on a need basis.
• Compilation and completion of papers, reports, and reference materials
• Any other duties that may be assigned
KEY CAPABILITIES AND EDUCATION:
• Diploma in Law or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Excellent relationship and communication skills;
• Ability to provide independent advice (orally and in writing);
• Good planning and organization skills;
• Proven ability to delicately solve sensitive matters;
Previous Relevant Work Experience
At least 3 years of relevant experience;