SKILLEDGUYANESE.COM Legal Assistant
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Description
BDO extends across 164 countries and territories, with over 111,000 professionals working in more than 1,800 offices, making it one of the largest global networks of its kind.
BDO’s brand is built on exceptional client experiences through our service lines in Audit and Assurance, Tax, Payroll, Immigration, Advisory, and Consulting.
As an ACCA Approved Employer, we are committed to a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.
The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and legal support to our Corporate services team by assisting with document preparation, file management, research, and compliance-related tasks.
Requirements
We are open to hearing from all interested candidates who meet the following requirements:
Education:
Certificate, Diploma, or Associate Degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
1–2 years of experience in a legal, administrative, or similar role
Relevant internship or practical exposure will be considered an advantage
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Basic understanding of legal terminology, corporate governance, and compliance processes
Knowledge of company registration, business name registration, and statutory filing procedures
Ability to conduct legal and regulatory research
Knowledge of Corporate filing and compliance administration
Knowledge:
Basic understanding of legal terminology and documents
Awareness of confidentiality and handling sensitive information
Willingness to learn legal processes and procedures
Calendar and deadline management, including tracking court, regulatory, and client deadlines
Meeting coordination, minute-taking, and preparation of reports.
Skills:
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Good organizational and time management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Professional attitude and strong work ethics
Responsibilities
In this position, you will be expected to support our Corporate function for various clients. You will:
Provide administrative support to the legal team
Prepare, format, and organize legal documents and correspondence
Maintain and update filing systems (physical and electronic)
Assist with drafting basic legal documents and letters
Conduct basic research on legal matters when required
Handle confidential information with discretion
BDO Professional Services Inc.
Overview
BDO is a network of independent public accounting firms and business advisory organizations. These firms operate under the BDO brand and provide services in audit and assurance, tax, advisory, and consulting. The network spans across 167 countries and territories, making it one of the largest global networks of its kind.
Here are some key points about us:
Responsibility and Reliability: At BDO, we keep our promises. Our reliability and accountability are essential to building trust with our clients.
Global Network: As part of the BDO international network, we have full access to global resources. This allows us to provide professional auditing, advisory, tax, accounting, and sustainability services on an international level.
Diverse Portfolio: We serve a wide range of clients including large corporate organizations, private businesses and entrepreneurs across various industry sectors.
ACCA approved employer: As a formally recognized partner, we are committed to providing a supportive work environment conducive to the development of ACCA members/ trainees.