Legal Assistant

Legal Expenses Insurance South Africa Limited (Leza/Scorpion); Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A legal services provider located in Germiston is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide paralegal support and administrative assistance. The role involves confirming client instructions, managing correspondence, and providing legal advice within the company’s parameters. Candidates should have experience in paralegal roles and excellent communication skills. Working hours are from Mondays to Fridays with some Saturdays required. This is a temporary position.

Qualifications

• Paralegal assistance experience.
• Strong communication skills for consulting members.
• Ability to manage correspondence effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal assistance by confirming instructions.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Attend to general administrative tasks.

Job description

DETAILS OF THE VACANCY

Job Title

Legal Assistant

Location

Germiston

Salary Grade

PASS1

Reporting to

Branch Manager

Reporting staff

None

Type of Position

Temporary

Working hours

Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 – 16h30
Alternate Saturdays from 09h00 – 12h30

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The purpose of this position is to provide paralegal assistance by contacting clients to confirm instructions where necessary, and service them at the Germiston Branch. To assist members with legal advice and paralegal solutions to common problems, within the Company’s set parameters and Membership Agreement.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Confirmation of Instructions and providing Legal Advice and Paralegal Assistance to members

  Consulting members telephonically in order to confirm instructions where this is necessary, to take instructions and to provide legal advice and paralegal assistance to members.

• Correspondence Management

  Attend to incoming and outgoing correspondence from and to members or third parties.

• General Administration

  Attend to general administrative tasks associated with legal and non-legal matters.

• Providing Feedback to clients

  Ensuring that clients receive regular updates and feedback on their existing matters.