LEGAL ASSISTANT

Description

Position Summary: A Legal Assistant provides legal and administrative support in drafting documents, managing case files and procedures, and conducting regulatory research for cases handled by CPZ Law Firm. Key Highlights: 1. Legal and administrative support in document preparation and case file management. 2. Regulatory and jurisprudential research to support cases. 3. Participation in work meetings and hearings. **JOB DESCRIPTION: LEGAL ASSISTANT** **I. GENERAL INFORMATION** * **Position:** Legal Assistant * **Department:** Legal * **Reports To:** Associate Lawyers / Partners of the Firm * **Location:** CPZ Law Firm – Chimbote, Peru * **Employment Type:** (as applicable) * **Working Hours:** Monday to Friday **II. POSITION MISSION** To provide legal and administrative support in drafting legal documents, managing case files, handling judicial and administrative procedures, and conducting regulatory and jurisprudential research, thereby contributing to the proper development of cases undertaken by CPZ Law Firm. **III. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** * Assist in drafting judicial pleadings, appeals, contracts, and other legal documents. * Conduct regulatory, jurisprudential, and doctrinal research to support pending cases. * Coordinate judicial and administrative procedures (reception desk submissions, notifications, case file tracking). * Assist in organizing and archiving legal case files physically and digitally. * Monitor judicial proceedings via the Judiciary, SUNARP, SUNAT, Indecopi, and other relevant entities. * Assist in addressing preliminary legal inquiries from clients under the supervision of the responsible lawyer. * Participate in work meetings and hearings, as required. * Prepare simple legal reports upon request from the legal team. * Maintain up-to-date client and case file databases. * Perform other legal or administrative support tasks assigned. **IV. REQUIREMENTS** * Law student (minimum 10th semester) or recent graduate. * Basic knowledge of Civil Law, Civil Procedure Law, and Labor Law. * Impeccable legal writing and spelling skills. * Proficiency with Judiciary systems (EJE, SINOE), SUNARP, and others. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). * Prior experience as a legal intern is desirable. **V. COMPETENCIES** * Responsibility and ethical commitment. * Legal analytical ability. * Organizational and time-management skills. * Initiative and proactivity. * Teamwork. * Discretion and confidentiality. Employment Type: Full-time Salary: S/.1,130.00 per month Work Location: On-site employment