Legal Executive

About the role To provide comprehensive legal, administrative, and operational support to the Firm's lawyers by ensuring the efficient management of legal matters, delivering exceptional client service, maintaining accurate documentation, and contributing to the timely, professional, and effective delivery of legal services while upholding the Firm's standards of integrity, confidentiality, and excellence. Key responsibilities Draft, format, proofread, and prepare legal documents, affidavits, pleadings, agreements, correspondence, and other legal documentation in accordance with firm standards. Conduct legal, regulatory, and factual research using relevant legislation, case law, legal databases, and publicly available resources. Prepare, file, and manage court documents through eLitigation and other relevant legal, government, and regulatory portals. Organise, maintain, and manage physical and electronic matter files in accordance with the Firm's document management protocols, record retention requirements, and data management policies. Monitor litigation deadlines, limitation periods, hearing dates, and key milestones, ensuring lawyers are kept informed of upcoming deadlines. Liaise professionally with clients, courts, government agencies, regulators, external counsel, and other stakeholders on legal and administrative matters. Prepare, organise, and quality-check hearing bundles, authorities, exhibits, and meeting materials, and provide support during hearings, mediations, and trial preparation. Maintain accurate time entries, assist with billing and disbursement matters, prepare draft invoices, and coordinate with the Finance team where required. Arrange client meetings, conference calls, travel itineraries, court attendances, and other logistical requirements. Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, courts, regulators, government agencies, external law firms, and business stakeholders. About you Diploma in Law, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or a related discipline; or Bachelor's Degree in Law, Legal Studies, Business, or another relevant field. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. High level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing legal documents and maintaining records. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Comfortable learning and using legal technology, document management systems, and court or government electronic filing platforms. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct legal and factual research. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as part of a team. Professional, proactive, and client-focused with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.