Job Description
Job Summary
- The Office Assistant will provide vital clerical and operational support to the Dispute Resolution & Tax (DRT) team.
- This role is responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations by handling tasks such as document delivery, file management, inventory coordination, and basic administrative functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clerical support to lawyers and administrative staff, including photocopying, preparing, and sorting paperwork as required.
- Act as a liaison between the DRT team and the Admin team to ensure the timely availability of essential supplies (e.g., papers, exhibit stamps, staplers).
- Maintain a well-organized inventory of DRT office supplies, ensuring the team has the necessary materials for daily operations.
- Deliver and pick up documents, packages, letters, and mail from various locations as needed.
- Assist the Filing Officer with the general management of DRT files, ensuring they are organized, up-to-date, and easily accessible for the team.
- Provide support with scanning, filing, archiving, and maintaining DRT files in compliance with established practice protocols.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management related to office maintenance or operations.
Educational Qualification
- Minimum of a High School Certificate, Diploma (OND), or equivalent qualification.
- Additional certification or coursework in office administration is a plus.
Skills / Knowledge Requirements:
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Basic knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures.
- Ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting and transporting documents or supplies.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Basic proficiency with office equipment such as photocopiers and scanners.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit professionalism.