Duties and Responsibilities

• Acting as commissioners for oaths for the swearing of legal documents;
• Attending court to assist barristers and solicitors with the presentation of cases;
• Issuing writs and tasking summonses;
• Negotiating on behalf of clients;
• Analyzing, researching and summarizing legal information;
• Interviewing and advising clients and witnesses;
• Keeping up to date with changing legislation;
• Preparing documentation for the conveyancing of property,litigation work
• Drawing up wills and drafting contracts;
• Liaising with fellow professionals from courts, legal practices, banks and accountancy firms;
• Conducting advocacy in Magistrates’ Courts;
• Collecting information for the preparation of legal documents;
• Attending client meetings;
• Advising and preparing documentation on the legal aspects of setting up a new business;
• Filing and indexing paperwork;
• Calculating inheritance tax, working out the sums and explaining the terms of wills to beneficiaries;
• Preparing accounts on behalf of a legal practice;
• Explaining complex legal matters to clients;
• Corresponding with, and on behalf of, clients;

Requirements / Skills / Qualifications

Legal Executive job description should include these common skills and qualifications:

• Candidates should possess an LL.B
• You will need to have excellent legal research skills in order to prepare your cases and form strong arguments based on evidence.
• Excellent Communication skills
• You will also need to be able to speak confidently when conducting advocacy in court.
• Good writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Respect for confidential information
• Problem solving skills
• Computer literacy.