Legal Administrative Assistant

LEGAL ASSISTANT

LEGAL DEPARTMENT (KANDY BRANCH)

Job Profile:

• Conduct title searches and obtain certified extracts from relevant Land Registries within the assigned geographical areas in the Region.
• Prepare, type, and process documentation relating to notarial work, including assisting in the drafting of mortgage bonds and related legal documents.
• Coordinate stamp duty payments, obtain necessary confirmations, and manage the submission and collection of registered deeds, extracts, and other legal records.
• Maintain and update departmental records, databases, registers, and filing systems, ensuring the accurate archiving and retrieval of documents.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Legal Department, including mail handling, document processing, and record management.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Management in support of the Department's objectives.

Candidate Criteria:

• Hands-on experience in notarial work, including title examination and Land Registry processes (Gampola, Kandy, Kundasale and Matale area).
• Possession of relevant job-related qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy in handling legal documentation.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal information.

Remuneration:

The successful candidates will be provided with an attractive remuneration package including fringe benefits, commensurate with industry standards.