Paralegal
Paralegal
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Job Description
Our client believes in the power of Virtual Advancementleveraging digital innovation and strategic foresight to help businesses excel in a rapidly evolving world. With a focus on agility and adaptability they work alongside organisations to simplify complexity enhance operations and implement strategies that foster long-term success.
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Their team partners with startups SMEs and large enterprises across various industries enabling clients to harness technology data and strategic insight to gain sustainable competitive advantage. From expanding into new markets to building resilient financial roadmaps our client serves as a trusted advisor committed to creating meaningful impact Whether the goal is operational optimisation or future-focused growth our client delivers the clarity and capability needed to navigate change and lead with confidence
Role Overview
Are you an exceptionally organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for precision in legal documentation Our client is looking for a dedicated Paralegal to join their legal team in Sri Lanka with a strong emphasis on managing and processing critical legal this role you will provide essential support to our clients legal counsel ensuring the meticulous maintenance preparation and management of a wide array of legal records and filings.
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Location: Sri Lanka
Workplace: Hybrid
Requirements
- Education: A Bachelors degree in Law (LLB) or a recognized Paralegal Diploma/Certificate from Sri Lanka.
- Experience: Minimum of 2-4 years of experience working as a Paralegal Legal Assistant or in a similar role within a law firm or in-house legal department in Sri Lanka with a strong emphasis on documentation management.
- Documentation Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in managing high volumes of documents meticulous record-keeping and ensuring data integrity.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and experience with document management systems (DMS) or electronic filing platforms.
- Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational skills and an unwavering attention to detail.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in Sinhala and/or Tamil is highly advantageous.
- Legal Fundamentals: Basic understanding of Sri Lankan legal principles particularly in corporate commercial or administrative law.
- Professionalism: High level of professionalism discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
- Specific experience with corporate secretarial documentation or immigration application processing.
- Experience with specific legal research databases or e-discovery tools.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance documentation in a specific industry.
Responsibilities
- Legal Document Preparation: Draft format and proofread various legal documents including but not limited to corporate resolutions board minutes general commercial agreements regulatory filings and immigration-related forms ensuring accuracy and adherence to templates and legal requirements.
- Document Management: Take primary responsibility for organizing categorizing uploading and maintaining both digital and physical legal files within the departments document management systems (DMS) and physical archives.
- Record-Keeping & Compliance: Ensure all corporate records contractual agreements and regulatory submissions are accurate up-to-date and readily retrievable for audits or internal reviews.
- Submission & Filing: Prepare and coordinate the submission of legal documents to relevant government authorities registries (e.g. Company Registrar) and other external bodies in Sri Lanka ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Legal Research Support: Conduct basic legal research to verify facts support document accuracy or gather information relevant to ongoing legal matters.
- Correspondence Management: Assist in managing legal correspondence including drafting routine letters organizing incoming mail and preparing outgoing mail and couriers for legal filings.
- Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of documentation processes and best practices within the legal department to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the legal team as needed including scheduling meeting coordination and expense processing.
Employment Type
Full Time
