Legal Administrator

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

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and efficient Legal Administrator to provide essential support to their legal team in Queenstown . This role is key to ensuring the smooth operation of the legal department by managing administrative tasks, maintaining legal documentation, and coordinating schedules. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, a strong understanding of legal procedures, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic legal environment. You will be an integral part of the team, ensuring that all legal processes are handled with accuracy and professionalism in the Eastern Cape .

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement for work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive legal team.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance administrative skills.
• A stable and professional work environment in Queenstown .