UNION Savings and Loans, the Global Banking and Finance Review’s best SME Financing company in Ghana, 2014, is looking for a Legal Assistant.

Position Summary

The Legal Assistant is responsible for coordinating legal activities and documents, between the company and stakeholders.

Broad responsibilities shall include:

•   Filing of documents at the Registrar General’s department, Court, Lands Commission, other government and quasi government institutions.
•   Liaise with outsourced paralegal services providers to ensure prompt and efficient delivery of services.
•   Liaise with branch management for the perfection of mortgages and other collateral documents.
•   Certification of documents at the Courts.
•   Presentation of and follow ups on mortgage documents at Lands Commission for stamping and plotting.
•   Assist bailiffs in the service of court processes on clients referred to external law firms.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   HND, DBS or Certificate in Paralegal training from a recognized institution.
•   Familiarity with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
•   Previous experience of working in a law firm/ legal department is an added advantage.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

•   A proactive, professional and flexible attitude to work.
•   Confident and able to work on own initiative.
•   Able to work under pressure in a demanding role.
•   Able to adopt a common sense approach with excellent attention to detail.
•   Good organizational skills and able to manage own time effectively.
•   Effective communicator, able to establish professional relationships with clients and other external parties.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit a detailed CV together by Friday, April 10, 2015.

All applications should be sent to:- jobs@unionbanking.com.gh  (The “subject” to the mail MUST read “Legal Assistant Job”).

Closing Date: 10 April, 2015