Legal Administrator

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension contributions

Stable working environment

Opportunity to join a local legal team

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a highly organized Legal Administrator to manage day-to-day administrative functions in a busy legal practice. You will support attorneys, handle client communications, maintain records, and ensure efficient office operations with confidentiality and professionalism.

The role emphasizes proactive handling of schedules, document preparation, and cross-functional support in a local legal environment within the Northern Cape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Administrator, Legal Secretary, or similar administrative role.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and common legal software.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A proactive approach and the ability 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

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion

Independent work

Tools

MS Office

Legal software

Job description

8800, Northern Cape Placements24

Posted today

Job Description

full-time

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly organized and proactive Legal Administrator to manage the day-to-day administrative functions of their legal practice in Upington . This role is crucial for supporting the attorneys and ensuring the efficient operation of the office. Responsibilities include managing client communications, maintaining records, scheduling, and providing general administrative support. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and have a professional demeanor, contributing to a smooth workflow and excellent client service within a busy legal environment in the Northern Cape .

Key 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.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Legal Administrator, Legal Secretary, or similar administrative role.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and common legal software.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Standard benefits including medical aid and pension contributions.
• A stable and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to be an integral part of a local legal practice.