Legal Assistant

About the role

The Assistant will support the daily operations of a busy law office in Addis Ababa. This full‑time, on‑site position involves managing calendars, organizing files, and helping prepare legal correspondence. The role requires a high level of discretion and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced legal environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage appointments, calendars and client communications.
• Organize and maintain physical and digital files, ensuring accurate record‑keeping.
• Assist in drafting and formatting legal letters, documents and basic correspondence.
• Handle data entry, document formatting, translation or transcription support as needed.
• Perform general office administration such as mail handling, supply management and supporting the attorney during meetings and court‑related activities.

Required profile

• Strong administrative and organizational abilities, including calendar and filing management.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Amharic is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and uphold professional ethics.
• Attention to detail, accuracy in data entry and document preparation.
• Customer‑service mindset with a professional, respectful approach to clients.

Required skills

• Proficiency with word processing software.
• Experience using spreadsheet applications.
• Effective use of email and PDF tools.
• Basic digital record‑management capabilities.