Legal Admin & Client Services Coordinator

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Legal Administrator in Upington, Northern Cape. You will manage day-to-day admin for the legal practice, support attorneys, and ensure efficient office operations.

The role emphasizes client communications, file upkeep, scheduling, and professional client service in a busy legal environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently in a confidential setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Legal Administrator, Legal Secretary, or similar role.
• Proficiency in MS Office and common legal software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, mail, and phone calls.
• Maintain and organize client files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and manage attorney calendars.
• Prepare and format legal documents, reports, and presentations.
• Assist with billing and invoicing processes, and manage office supplies.
• Greet clients and visitors, providing a professional first point of contact.

Skills

MS Office

Legal software

Organization

Time management

Communication

Discretion

Independence

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Legal Administrator in Upington, Northern Cape. You will manage day-to-day admin for the legal practice, support attorneys, and ensure efficient office operations.

The role emphasizes client communications, file upkeep, scheduling, and professional client service in a busy legal environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently in a confidential setting.