NATIONAL ROAD FUND AGENCY

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

LEGAL ASSISTANT - HEAD OFFICE (01)

1. Job Purpose

The purpose of the Legal Assistant is to assist the Legal Team conduct research on legal
matters, lodge and prepare standard legal documents, opinions, memoranda, internal papers
and conduct searches at various registries as well as handle correspondence with
stakeholders.

2. Key Responsibilities

a) To prepare legal documents and memoranda on time.

b) To manage correspondence with stakeholders and ensure proper filing and record
keeping.
c) To attend to the proper execution of various legal documents such as contracts of
employment, supply of goods and services.
d) To coordinate and uplift executed documents and submit for lodgment at relevant
registries or Agencies.
e) To attend to inquiries and queries from internal and external stakeholders in
compliance with internal policies and procedures.
f) To assist with drafting of various legal documents such as legal opinions contracts
letters etc.
g) To keep case files organized by creating and collating the information to be placed on
files, diarizing court dates, monitoring calendars and ensuring that attendance is up to
date.
h) To enhance trial proceedings by organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling
witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when required.
i) To assist with case preparation by researching legal precedents and laws.
j) To prepare legal registers.
k) To collate and submit information required for reporting purposes.
 l) To attend to other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

3. Qualifications and Experience

a) Grade 12 with five (5) ‘O’ Levels with credit or better inclusive of Mathematics and
English.
b) Minimum of a Diploma in Law
c) Not less than three (3) years of work experience in a similar position at a similar level
in an organization of similar size or a reputable law firm.

All applications should be directed to the office of the Director-Corporate Services at Head Office
before close of day on Friday, 4th March 2022.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.