Legal Assistant

Placements24; Nuwerus; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Legal Assistant to support our legal team remotely. This role focuses on organizing documents, drafting routine correspondence, and coordinating calendars, all from home.

Ideal candidates have at least two years in a paralegal or legal assistant role, an associate degree or paralegal certificate, and strong MS Office skills. The position offers flexible hours and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for remote interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize legal documents, case files, and correspondence.
• Schedule appointments, depositions, hearings, and manage attorney calendars.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, and routine correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Conduct preliminary legal research and compile relevant information.
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, and other parties as needed.
• Assist with billing, timekeeping, and expense tracking.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an organized and efficient Legal Assistant to support their legal team remotely. This role is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes, providing administrative and preliminary legal support to attorneys. The ideal candidate will be proactive, possess excellent communication skills, and have a keen eye for detail. This fully remote position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal practice while enjoying the benefits of working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and organize legal documents, case files, and correspondence.
• Schedule appointments, depositions, hearings, and manage attorney calendars.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, and routine correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Conduct preliminary legal research and compile relevant information.
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, and other parties as needed.
• Assist with billing, timekeeping, and expense tracking.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, suitable for remote interaction.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive virtual team environment.