Legal Administrator

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Legal Administrator to join its fully remote legal operations team. Based remotely, you will support attorneys and paralegals, manage documents, coordinate scheduling, and ensure smooth information flow for the Stellenbosch office.

The role emphasizes precision, reliability, and excellent communication in a virtual setting, with opportunities for skills development and a collaborative, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Administrator, Legal Secretary, or similar administrative role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with legal terminology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, mail, and phone calls.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for legal staff.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic filing systems for case documents.
• Assist with the preparation and proofreading of legal documents and reports.
• Process invoices and manage expense reports for the legal department.
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and paralegals as needed.

Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Administrator to join their fully remote legal operations team, based remotely but supporting their Stellenbosch office. This role is vital for maintaining the efficiency and organization of the legal department, handling a variety of administrative tasks that support attorneys and paralegals. You will be responsible for document management, scheduling, client communication, and ensuring the smooth flow of information within the remote team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized individual who thrives in a virtual setting and values precision and reliability in their work, contributing to the effective delivery of legal services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, mail, and phone calls.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for legal staff.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic filing systems for case documents.
• Assist with the preparation and proofreading of legal documents and reports.
• Process invoices and manage expense reports for the legal department.
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and paralegals as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Legal Administrator , Legal Secretary, or similar administrative role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with legal terminology is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for skills development and training.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.