Hybrid Legal Administrator: Docs & Scheduling Pro

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Training and development opportunities

Supportive legal team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Legal Administrator to support the legal team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This role handles administrative tasks, legal documentation, and calendar coordination to ensure smooth operations.

The successful candidate will have a Matric certificate, at least 3 years in legal admin, proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate with a preference for legal secretarial or administrative qualifications.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal administrative or secretarial role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document handling.
• Good communication skills and a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize legal files, documents, and correspondence.
• Schedule meetings, court appearances, and client appointments.
• Assist with the drafting and proofreading of legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain and update legal databases and records.
• Handle general administrative duties, including managing incoming and outgoing mail and communications.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external parties as required.

Skills

Legal administration

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Matric certificate

Legal secretarial qualification (preferred)

Administrative qualification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal practice management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Legal Administrator to support the legal team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This role handles administrative tasks, legal documentation, and calendar coordination to ensure smooth operations.

The successful candidate will have a Matric certificate, at least 3 years in legal admin, proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software, and strong attention to detail.