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Paralegal

Location :

Myanmar

Department :

Administrative

POSITION SUMMARY

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze cases in order to assist in the preparation of legal notes and/or cases for trials, registrations, status reports to clients, etc.
  • Liaise with government agencies in relevant matters as assigned by lawyers.
  • Assist lawyers in drafting legal documents and forms.
  • Conduct legal research, market research, and legal updates; locate cases, depositions, opinions, reports, and information related to the matter; and take administrative actions as needed.
  • Contact, investigate, and interview parties, witnesses, and experts, including obtaining written and verbal statements from witnesses and clients.
  • Assist lawyers with certain administrative duties and maintain the case records in the system.
  • Prepare and follow up on applications with relevant government authorities.
  • Perform other relevant duties as assigned. 

Specification

Background and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any field. Bachelor of Law would be an advantage.
  • Experience in corporate secretarial services and/or office administration preferred.
  • Experience in litigation and/or court procedures and practices in Myanmar.   

Skills & Attitudes

  • Communication skills – have acceptable language skills in both Burmese and English.
  • Organizational skills – be able to effectively manage multiple assignments and prioritize work.
  • Service mindset – demonstrate true commitment in achieving positive matter outcomes.
  • Problem-solving skills – have excellent judgment and ability to react with appropriate level of urgency to situations that require quick response or turnaround.
  • Technological Proficiency – be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word) and be willing to learn new computer programs.
  • Other relevant qualities – detail-oriented, reliable, responsible, can-do attitude.

Types of Employment: Temporary

Please send the CV to:  [email protected]

Ready to join us?

Please submit CV & all related documents to [email protected]