• The prime role of the Legal Secretary is to provide enhanced support to his/her Principal to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency.
  • This will include, but will not be limited to, the main responsibilities are given below.
  • The Legal Secretary is expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative and to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Main Responsibilities
  • To build relationships with clients and internal contacts on behalf of the team.
  • To attend clients/contacts in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the Firm’s standards for client care.
  • To prepare correspondence and legal documents through audio typing and word processing and to ensure a high quality of the documents, faxes, and photocopies. 
  • To use initiative to progress files within the limits of his/her own ability.
  • To undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.
  • To perform tasks as the first point of contact with people from inside and outside the Firm; provide a high level of client service at all times.
  • To ensure all filing is accurate and kept up-to-date. 
  • To analyses, the aged debt list monthly and follow up on overdue invoices.
  • To deal with internal and external clients with professionalism and consideration.
  • To handle telephone inquiries in a professional and polite manner, taking accurate messages Dealing with incoming/outgoing emails and post quickly and efficiently.
  • To provide administrative support to one or more lawyers.
  • To effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues, and partners.
  • To attend trials and type minutes.
  • To maintain and update inventories of contact details.
  • To facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders.
  • To attend court when required.
  • To perform legal research.
  • To make an appointment with clients.
  • To greet visitors and perform an initial screening of clients.

Education & Experience 

  • LLB Honors.
  • One-year professional experience.
  • Personal Attributes
  • Be reliable and diligent, with good attention to detail.
  • Self-motivation to work independently and as part of a team with a ‘can-do’ attitude
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment.
  • Methodical approach to tasks and problem-solving.

Job Details

Functional Area:
Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Job Location:
Gender:
No Preference
Minimum Education:
Bachelors
Career Level:
Intern/Student
Minimum Experience:
Fresh
Apply Before:
Feb 19, 2020
Posting Date:
Jan 18, 2020

Earthlink Developments LLP

Real Estate/Property · 101-200 employees - Islamabad, Rawalpindi

pA small real estate outlet was established in 1984 that later bloomed into a brand now commonly known as Earthlink – one of the leading Real Estate companies in Pakistan; all of this happened because of the tireless efforts of a skilled and promising entrepreneur, Mr. Mubusher Hayat. From its humble origins in property business, Earthlink has branched out throughout the country offering incomparable and quality services in the field of Real Estate. Luxurious yet affordable projects have been launched by Earthlink during the last few years; some of which are The Grande I, II, III and The Grande Business Centre. Over the course of years, Earthlink has become the authorized dealer of Bahria Town as well. Hence, the mission is to be the full-service commercial and residential real estate developer of choice for national, corporate vendors while building beneficial environments and maintaining lasting relationships./p

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