Legal Assistant

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a proactive and innovative Legal Assistant to join a dynamic corporate environment, developing broad legal knowledge and experience under supervision, managing cases, and supporting litigation. Key Highlights: 1. Professional development in a corporate environment with strong legal culture 2. Efficient management of judicial cases and legal support 3. Variety of responsibilities including research, drafting, and communication **TCA Legal & Real Estate** We are looking for a Legal Assistant. If you seek a corporate company where you can continue developing your expertise, gain extensive exposure to diverse legal experiences, and be pleasantly surprised—this position is for you! *We are members of the Lima Chamber of Commerce. **Brief Job Description** We seek a proactive and initiative-driven Legal Assistant to ensure smooth office operations and efficient management of judicial cases. You will provide a wide range of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES** * Responsible for the legal calendar and assigned cases * Manage communication with clients, witnesses, etc. * Provide legal support and/or assist in court hearings. * Prepare judicial case files and summarize statements, interrogatories, and testimonies. * Conduct documentary and statistical research and studies. * Locate and develop information relevant to judicial cases. * Draft and submit basic legal documents and correspondence. * Answer and redirect telephone calls. * Maintain an updated contact list. * Schedule Google Meet meetings and manage Google tools. * Monitor deadlines and manage calendars. * Oversee contracts of end clients for real estate projects. * Keep corporate and management books of the company up to date. * Prepare sworn statements or other documents such as legal correspondence; organize and maintain paper-based and electronic Drive archive systems. * Collaborate with finance and accounting departments to eliminate waste and improve productivity across all functions. * Communicate regularly with each department to resolve issues, identify new opportunities, and build trust and transparency. * Evaluate budget proposals and manage procurement and expenses. * Organize and maintain paper-based and electronic Drive archive systems. * Photo, video, audio editing, and audio transcription. * Social media management and design software (Canva, AI, etc.). * Other duties as assigned. **REQUIREMENTS** * Reside in San Borja (Head Office) or neighboring districts **(Mandatory).** * Junior Attorney or Law Graduate with at least 1 year of demonstrable experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in law firms or real estate companies. * Specialization and/or experience in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. * Knowledge of State Procurement Regulations. * Familiarity with Oral Litigation and Mediation. * Knowledge of Civil Law, legal procedures, and judicial system protocols. * Ability to resolve routine business contingency queries (tax, commercial, labor, and social). * Ability to resolve queries coordinated with the attorney regarding public procurement matters. * Sufficient understanding of daily operations of a law firm. * Excellent spelling for drafting legal documents. * Intermediate/Advanced Office skills (Word, Excel, PPT, etc.). * Social media management and updating company data. * Proficiency in Google tools **(Mandatory).** * Basic/Intermediate English proficiency **(Mandatory).** * Practical knowledge of judicial case management software. * Document drafting ability (preferably with legal writing knowledge). * Ability to multitask and work under pressure. * Certificates or diplomas in legal assistance. **COMPETENCIES** * Adaptability * Learning ability * Teamwork * Strong writing skills * Good spelling and grammar * Critical thinking * Professional ethics **WORK HOURS** * **Monday to Friday:** 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. * **Saturday:** 8:30 am – 12:30 pm (remote option available) Employment Type: Full-time. Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Starting from S/.1,200.00 per month Work Location: Hybrid in San Borja, Lima