Legal Assistant (Temporary)

Legal Assistant (Temporary)Oikocredit International is looking for a Legal Assistant (20 hours) to be based in San Jose, Costa Rica. This position will provide legal support to the Latin America Legal Department. This position is part of the International Legal & Compliance Team and reports to the Senior Legal Counsel in Latin America.As a legal assistant, you will be responsible for:- Supporting with legal formalization process (formalizing addenda, a notification or amendment of the promissory note or all of the prior)- Supporting the corporate legal compliance- Supporting operative activities of LAC Legal Counsels- Supporting and collecting relevant data in the different areas of Legal- Manages and updates functional database used by Legal.- Supports electronic and hardcopy filing of documents- Supports with administration duties and data input- Collect, assess, document, and control (changes in) processes for the assigned area and, if necessary, correct detected errors and/or gaps in processes- Prepare/ensure preparation, explain and follow up on management reports, at the request or at own initiative, in line with company reporting standards.- Keep track of standard templates of legal documents, forms, standard procedures, and policies for the LAC region.- To keep track and control of the POA´s, local registrations, loan agreement dates validation, and others.- To control and update required information systems**This job might be for you if you**:- You feel close to Oikocredit's values and are eager to come to join us to make a difference.- You are service and detail-oriented, have a demonstrable ability to multi-task, good communication and relationship management skills, and have strong interpersonal and organizational skills.- You have an entrepreneurial mindset and an enthusiastic personality.**Education and Experience**- It is essential that:- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in business in English- Advanced studies in Law- Ability to work independently and with a great sense of responsibility**Benefits**- You will work in an inclusive, international, and diverse organisation- You will have access to good training and learning opportunities- Hybrid way of working to be agreed upon with the student- You will have an internship agreement of 7 months**How to apply****Additional information**Please note that:- The recruitment process consists of two interviews