CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a Top-Tier Law Firm, we are seeking to recruit a Legal Assistant to join their Litigation Department based in Limassol. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide critical administrative support to busy team of Litigation Lawyers. You will ideally be educated in the fields of Secretarial Studies, Office Administration, Business Administration or similar, and will need to possess approximately 3+ years of relevant experience working in a Law Firm. You will need to hold excellent organisational and administration skills, and be fluent in both verbal and written Greek and English. Our client offers an attractive remuneration and benefits package, based on skills and experience. 

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Providing secretarial support to team of lawyers (copies, scan and fax, emails, preparing letters etc) and anything else the lawyers and litigation department requires.
• Filling of documents and maintaining an organised filling system both in hardcopy and electronic form maintaining accurate and updates system at all times.
• Updating the Diaries of Lawyers court appearances both in hard copy and electronic calendar.
• Updating and informing clients of the progress of their cases/ answering department calls and handling calls for lawyers.
• Maintaining and updating internal CRM system (Zygos).
• Preparation of court pleadings, Applications etc...
• Preparation of land register pleadings, Applications etc...
• Preparation of inland tax registry pleadings, Applications etc...
• Preparing expense catalogue for purpose of court.
• Submitting applications through Ariadne (land registry, iJustice) etc...
• Supporting in the training of Legal Trainees and mentoring new members.
• Coordinating with front desk for ordering stationery and department stock supplies.
• External responsibilities, if /where / when necessary (collecting/delivering mail from P.O.Box, Court etc...).
• Managing court applications and submissions of Affidavits, Pleadings, HE registrations in support to corporate department.
• Manage stamp procedures, stamp recordings in stamp book and update CRM of court expenses and relevant folders.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Ideally educated Secretarial Studies, Office Administration, Business Administration or another similar field is desirable.
• Approximately 3+ years of relevant experience is a must.
• Strong typing and shorthand skills in Greek and English.
• Clear and accurate communication skills in both Greek and English.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Focussed, respectful and polite and with a motivation to help and learn.
• Good organizational and prioritization skills with attention to detail.
• Must have a valid driving licence.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR7681. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.