Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Armaguard Security Limited, a leading security services company in Zambia, invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and professional candidates to fill the position of Legal Assistant.

Responsibilities or duties

Provide administrative support to the Legal Counsel

To provide legal advice and attend to matters that have a legal bearing arising from the operations of the company

Prepare and draft legal documents and correspondence

Draft contracts, agreements, examination of tender documents to ensure they are legally enforceable and are in accordance of the law, rules and regulations

Conveyancing

Conduct legal research, gather relevant documentation and write well-reasoned legal opinions on all matters or issues brought to his/her attention.

Schedule meetings, court dates, and appointments

To review progress of legal cases.

Organize and maintain legal files and case management systems.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong knowledge of the Zambian laws and legal processes

Excellent research and analytical skills

Team-working skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

High level of professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail

Exceptional organizational and time management skills

Experience needed

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a busy legal firm

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

• Provide administrative support to the Legal Counsel
• To provide legal advice and attend to matters that have a legal bearing arising from the operations of the company
• Prepare and draft legal documents and correspondence
• Draft contracts, agreements, examination of tender documents to ensure they are legally enforceable and are in accordance of the law, rules and regulations
• Conveyancing
• Conduct legal research, gather relevant documentation and write well-reasoned legal opinions on all matters or issues brought to his/her attention.
• Schedule meetings, court dates, and appointments
• To review progress of legal cases.
• Organize and maintain legal files and case management systems.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of the Zambian laws and legal processes
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Team-working skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills

• Grade 12 certificate with 5 ‘O’ level credits including Math and English
• Bachelor’s degree in Law