Legal Assistant

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

Job summary

A legal services provider is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative and paralegal support to legal counsellors. Responsibilities include consulting with clients, managing case files, and handling correspondence. Attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential. This permanent position is located at the Express Branch Support Centre in Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for client interaction.
• Attention to detail for file management and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Legal Counsellors.
• Consult with members and provide legal advice.
• Maintain and update case files.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Attend to general administrative tasks.

Job description

DETAILS OF THE VACANCY

Job Title

Legal Assistant

Location

Express Branch Support Centre

Salary Grade

PASS1

Reporting to

Branch Manager

Reporting staff

None

Type of Position

Permanent

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 administrative and other support to Legal Counsellors at branch level and to assist members (clients) 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 :

• Consulting with Members Attending to clients and providing legal advice and assistance
• File Management Ensuring that all case files are maintained and regularly updated
• Correspondence Management Despatch incoming and outgoing correspondence for legal advisors
• General Administration Attend to general administrative tasks associated with legal matters
• Providing Feedback to clients Ensuring that clients receive regular updates and feedback