Paralegal - South

JOB SUMMARY:

Supporting legal team by conducting legal duties, drafting documents organizing and maintaining files assisting and providing legal counseling, playing crucial role in the legal process by providing necessary legal information helping to streamline case management and support legal proceedings. 

MAJOR DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Activities:

• .Receiving direct cases through Caritas HQ
• .Hotline rotation between lawyers
• .Opening files on Dynamics
• .Complete coordination between lawyers and HOD
• .Coordination with direct Focal Point
• .Conducting awareness session
• .Follow up before the general security offices, embassies, ministries and hospitals.
• .Attend general meetings scheduled by Focal Point and HOD
• .Calling beneficiaries without delay, opening legal files and scheduling appointment
• .Organizing table list for cases pertaining to general security offices and birth registration
• .Assisting lawyer in need for better work result

• Generic Duties:

• .Follow Caritas Lebanon operational policy and procedures
• .Respect the internal policies and procedures for example: dress code, attendance, discipline, etc.
• .Complete schedules, activity planners, monitor staff availability and act against any shortfalls
• .Resolve any staff issues and escalate any unresolved issue to the related manager
• .Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

​​​​​​​JOB KNOWLEDGE

Academic:

• ​​​​​​​.Bachelor Degree in law

• Other Qualifications:

• .Effective communication, organizational abilities, attention to detail, and critical thinking in legal field.

• Additional Training:

• .Keeping abreast of legal developments through continuing educations or workshops to enhance legal knowledge.

• Related Work Experience:

• .2 years of experience in related field

• Language skills:

• .English and Arabic

• Computer Literacy:

• .MS-Word / MS-Excel – Intermediate level

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