Legal Advisor

Outsidecapital; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in legal services seeks a passionate Legal Advisor to enhance accessibility to legal support in South Africa. You will provide telephonic legal advice, draft correspondence, and utilize AI tools in a dynamic environment focused on social impact. Ideal candidates will hold a legal degree and have a passion for serving diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Must be an admitted attorney of the High Court.
• At least 1 year of post-articles experience required.
• Knowledge of Labour, Civil, and Criminal Law.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily telephonic legal advice to clients.
• Draft written legal correspondence on behalf of clients.
• Guide clients through legal procedures and options.

Skills

Legal Advice

Communication

Time Management

Legal Research

Administrative Law

Labour Law

Education

LLB / BComLLB / BALLB degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Job Description

Legal Advisor

Client Summary :

Our client is a purposedriven provider of affordable legal financial and wellness services. Operating in the financial services and insurance space they are on a mission to be a true companion to South Africans by ensuring dignity and access to professional support when it matters most. Their culture is rooted in care growth and courage offering a dynamic humancentric workplace that embraces innovationespecially in legal tech.

Job Description :

Are you passionate about making legal support accessible to everyone Join a team thats reimagining legal services for the people of South Africa. As a Legal Advisor youll be the first line of support for individuals facing legal challengesproviding clear empathetic and highimpact advice via a dedicated helpline. Youll work in a forwardthinking environment where technology like AIpowered tools is used to enhance legal service delivery. This is more than a legal jobits a chance to build your expertise while contributing to real social impact.

Responsibilities :

Provide daily telephonic legal advice to clients across various matters (labour civil and criminal law).

Draft written legal correspondence on behalf of clients when necessary.

Guide and support clients through legal procedures and options.

Maximise use of AI tools including My AI Lawyer to deliver accurate and efficient advice.

Collaborate with the Claims and Legal departments escalating only where necessary.

Ensure all client engagements align with the companys purpose and values .

Meet case response timeframes and maintain high service levels.

Participate in internal knowledgesharing and professional development.

Requirements : MustHaves :

LLB / BComLLB / BALLB degree from a South African university.

Admitted Attorney of the High Court.

At least 1 year of postarticles experience .

Knowledge of Labour Civil and Criminal Law .

Experience or interest in legal tech and AI including tools like ChatGPT.

Strong communication and time management skills.

A passion for serving diverse communities with empathy.

NicetoHaves :

Exposure to subscriptionbased or helpline legal advisory environments.

Familiarity with customercentric legal services.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Administrative Law,Intellectual Property,Court Proceedings,Advocacy,Legal Research,Contract Law,Criminal Cases,Legal procedures,Law,Private Practice,Legal Documents,Trial Preparation,Labor Law,Legal Advice,Arbitration Law

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1