Legal Assistant

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work

Professional development

Friendly office culture

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support our legal team. This hybrid role combines home-based work with in-office collaboration to ensure smooth document handling, scheduling, and client communication.

You will prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, maintain files, answer calls, and assist with basic legal research, contributing to a supportive, professional office culture and client service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal assistant, secretary, or administrative assistant in a legal setting.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and making travel arrangements.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Maintain and organize legal files, ensuring all documents are properly indexed and stored.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, answer phones, and manage general office correspondence.
• Assist with client communication, providing updates and gathering necessary information.
• Conduct basic legal research and compile information as requested by legal staff.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong written and verbalCommunication

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Basic legal software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and proactive Legal Assistant to support their legal team in East London . This hybrid role will involve a range of administrative and supportive duties critical to the efficient operation of the legal department. You will assist with document management, scheduling, client communication, and general office tasks, working both from home and in the office. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring legal professional to gain hands‑on experience within a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and making travel arrangements.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Maintain and organize legal files, ensuring all documents are properly indexed and stored.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, answer phones, and manage general office correspondence.
• Assist with client communication, providing updates and gathering necessary information.
• Conduct basic legal research and compile information as requested by legal staff.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a legal assistant, secretary, or administrative assistant in a legal setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic legal software.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model, demonstrating reliability and independence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement for enhanced flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Health insurance and other employee wellness programs.
• A collaborative and friendly office culture.