Altus Chambers, a law firm located at Mount Standfast, St. James, Barbados is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join its team. Our ideal candidate will assist attorneys with all aspects of their law practice by providing administrative, secretarial and clerical support.
Key Responsibilities
- Screen telephone calls, letters, and visitors, providing routine information and assistance as needed.
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic client files, including administrative and research materials.
- Draft letters, complete forms, and proofread documents to ensure accuracy.
- Assist clients in completing KYC forms, adhering to AML Compliance Policy requirements.
- File legal documents at courts and government registries, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, preparing packages and correspondence for delivery.
- Preparing necessary documentation and client billing.
- Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Required Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate filling the post of Legal Assistant will have:
- A minimum of 5 CXC subjects including English Language and Mathematics. CAPE or an Associate Degree in business subjects would be preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in working in an office environment.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Knowledge of WordPress would be an asset.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to multitask, pay strict attention to detail.
- Be able to use initiative to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal errors
About Altus Chambers
Altus Chambers handles both contentious and non-contentious matters and provides a range of legal services in many practice areas, with particular focus on personal injury litigation, maritime, corporate, land and immigration law. Our core values– justice, excellence, integrity- form a big part of our identity and make us a great firm to work for. We seek to attract high-performing partners, associates, business professionals, and in-service trainees to join our expanding law firm. As part of the Business Support Team at Altus Chambers, you will engage in exciting and stimulating work, where your contribution will highly impact the overall performance of the Firm.