Hybrid Legal Assistant

at Grupo Simões

• Job title: Legal Assistant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Manaus, Brazil

About the role

• Assistente Jurídico representing Grupo Simões in legal matters. Supporting the defense of lawsuits and administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Represent the companies of Grupo Simões in court and before other public bodies, seeking to defend the company’s interests and contributing to successful outcomes in administrative and judicial proceedings;
• Assist in preparing defenses for claims and other types of judicial/administrative actions, requesting and supporting internal areas in gathering documents, information for defense, and clarifications regarding claims/actions;
• Schedule and attend meetings between the involved areas and the external law firm to clarify facts;
• Receive court representatives and administrative bodies to accept notifications and various documents;
• Support expert examinations by providing requested documentation, supplying information and reporting results to the attorneys and the Legal Department coordinator;
• Contribute to the department’s defined performance indicators (KPIs);
• Prepare department reports related to the number of active cases, filed actions, contingencies, and others;
• Schedule payments of department-related expenses such as attorney fees, court costs, expert fees and assistant expert fees, among others;
• Conduct diligences at notary offices, public agencies, courts, post office, and other institutions;
• Renew powers of attorney;
• Actively participate in departmental audits;
• Actively participate in preparing the department’s annual budget;
• Organize the department’s documentation in our electronic directory;
• Provide information to the Accounting Department regarding the use of judicial deposits, requesting write-offs and updates to accounting entries when applicable.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a university degree in Law (law student);
• Previous experience in the legal field is a plus but not required for entry-level candidates;
• Ability to organize tasks, prioritize activities and meet deadlines;
• Clear and objective communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to identify errors and inconsistencies in legal documents;
• Initiative to find solutions and optimize processes;
• Familiarity with legal software and tools;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with national coverage for you and your dependents (with co-payment);
• GS Telemedicine;
• Dental coverage for you and your dependents;
• Meal voucher or food allowance;
• Life insurance;
• Transportation voucher;
• Home office allowance;
• Wellhub (wellness platform: from fitness to yoga, nutrition to self-care, therapy and more);
• Partnerships with educational institutions;
• Profit-sharing program (PPR);
• Christmas gift kit.