YC : Legal Assistant needed at UD Trucks

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Supporting in commercial litigation matters by preparing briefs to external counsel, liaising with attorneys, attending consultations and court proceedings;
• Supporting in labor and disciplinary matters by preparing charge sheets, compiling evidence bundles, preparing arguments and liaising with external attorneys and attending at CCMA hearings;
• Conducting legal research and drafting of opinions;
• Conducting training on relevant company policies;
• Preparing draft agreements; and
• Filing and maintaining contract files, tracking elements of contracts in databases and spreadsheets, copying files providing general administrative support in relation to ongoing litigation and company secretarial support.

Minimum qualifications

• Completed / near completed LL.B degree;
• Admitted attorney an advantage;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks;
• Possess a high degree of accuracy and careful attention to detail;
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with the ability to create and edit documents, presentations, and spreadsheets; and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.