Junior Legal Advisor-DO NOT ADVERTISE

Headhunters; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Johannesburg is looking for a Legal Advisor to join their team. The ideal candidate should hold a South African university degree (LLB, BCom-LLB, or BA-LLB) and be an admitted attorney. Responsibilities include providing legal advice through various channels, drafting correspondence, and leveraging AI technology. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong time management skills are required. The role emphasizes empathy and commitment to public service. This position offers an opportunity to innovate within a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of post-admission experience required.
• Strong commitment to public service and empathy.
• Adaptable and able to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and timely legal advice telephonically.
• Draft and send written correspondence on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with internal departments for service delivery.
• Maximize AI tools to improve efficiency.
• Keep updated with legal developments in various law fields.

Skills

Knowledge of Labour Law

Criminal Law Expertise

Civil Law Understanding

Time Management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with AI tools

Education

South African university degree: LLB, BCom-LLB, or BA-LLB

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, My AI Lawyer)

Job description

Our Client in the Financial Industry is seeking to employ a Legal Advisor to their team based in Johannesburg.

Requirements:

• South African university degree: LLB, BCom-LLB, or BA-LLB.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum of 1 year of post-admission experience.
• Knowledge of Labour, Criminal, and Civil law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT and interested in legal tech advancements.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Adaptable and able to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrates empathy and a strong commitment to public service.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Provide professional and timely legal advice telephonically to clients.
• Draft and send written correspondence on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Maximize the use of AI tools (e.g., My AI Lawyer) to improve efficiency and advice quality.
• Determine whether legal matters can be resolved via the helpline before escalating.
• Remain up to date with legal developments, particularly in Labour, Criminal, and Civil law.
• Handle all queries with empathy, professionalism, and within prescribed timeframes.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and legal advice provided.
• Contribute to the refinement of tech-enabled legal services.
• Promote and support the use of digital solutions within the legal team.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.