Posted: By:Hiring Kenya
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Assistant to support an attorney representing business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives in business and commercial law matters. The ideal candidate will bring a strong administrative and legal background, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to problemsolve effectively for high-level clients. This role requires someone who can anticipate needs, take initiative, and ensure that processes and systems run seamlessly.
Responsibilities:
Provide administrative and client-facing support to the attorney and clients.
Manage onboarding for new clients, ensuring a smooth and professional experience.
Handle calendar management, scheduling, and personal time management for the attorney.
Oversee email management, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups.
Serve as the first point of contact for clients, addressing day-to-day issues and delivering solutions.
Build, implement, and maintain efficient systems, processes, and controls to support business growth.
Draft, review, and manage legal correspondence, documents, and reports.
Ensure nothing falls through the cracks by maintaining strong organizational oversight
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate business law, commercial transactions, or related legal fields.
Strong proficiency in Outlook and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional written and spoken English; outstanding grammar and attention to detail.
Proven ability to interface with high-level clients professionally.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Demonstrated ability to identify problems, propose solutions, and take initiative.
Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Creative thinker who takes ownership of challenges and delivers results. Soft Skills:
Self-starter with a proactive mindset.
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.