Legal Executive Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of a Legal Executive includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Acting as commissioners for oaths for the swearing of legal documents;
- Attending court to assist barristers and solicitors with the presentation of cases;
- Issuing writs and tasking summonses;
- Negotiating on behalf of clients;
- Analyzing, researching and summarizing legal information;
- Interviewing and advising clients and witnesses;
- Keeping up to date with changing legislation;
- Assigning and supervising the work of junior staff.
- Preparing documentation for the conveyancing of property, matrimonial, probate and/or litigation work;
- Drawing up wills and drafting contracts;
- Liaising with fellow professionals from courts, legal practices, banks and accountancy firms;
- Conducting advocacy in Magistrates’ Courts;
- Collecting information for the preparation of legal documents;
- Attending client meetings;
- Advising and preparing documentation on the legal aspects of setting up a new business;
- Filing and indexing paperwork;
- Calculating inheritance tax, working out the sums and explaining the terms of wills to beneficiaries;
- Preparing accounts on behalf of a legal practice;
- Explaining complex legal matters to clients;
- Corresponding with, and on behalf of, clients;
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Legal Executive duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Legal Executive roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.