Legal Administrator

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Structured department

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, South Africa, seeks a highly organized Legal Administrator to support the legal department. You will manage legal files, assist with document prep, and coordinate meetings and court appearances, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

The role offers exposure to diverse aspects of legal practice in a structured team environment, with training opportunities, medical aid, provident fund, and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Legal Administration, Paralegal Studies, or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Legal Administrator or similar role.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and court procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain legal files, documents, and databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist legal professionals with the preparation of legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Schedule legal meetings, appointments, and court appearances.
• Conduct basic legal research and gather relevant information for cases and projects.
• Handle general administrative duties, including correspondence, filing, and data entry.
• Support the legal team in compliance-related administrative tasks.

Skills

Legal administration

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Parity/Legal Admin qualification

Tools

Legal practice management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Administrator to support their legal department in Queenstown . This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of the legal function, involving a wide range of administrative and paralegal tasks. You will manage legal documentation, assist with case preparation, and provide administrative support to the legal team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a strong understanding of legal procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy legal practice and gain valuable experience within the legal sector in a supportive office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain legal files, documents, and databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist legal professionals with the preparation of legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Schedule legal meetings, appointments, and court appearances.
• Conduct basic legal research and gather relevant information for cases and projects.
• Handle general administrative duties, including correspondence, filing, and data entry.
• Support the legal team in compliance-related administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Legal Administration, Paralegal Studies, or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Legal Administrator or similar role.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and court procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work in a structured and supportive legal department.
• Exposure to various aspects of legal practice.
• Standard benefits including medical aid and provident fund.
• Professional development opportunities within the firm.