Legal Assistant - Kloof

Dixie Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Durban is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support its real estate finance team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-quality property transactions, collaborating with both lenders and borrowers. The ideal candidate will have legal qualifications and excellent organisational skills, focusing on client responses and team collaboration. The firm promotes a professional environment that values attention to detail and proactive workloads.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Conveyancing is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a growing workload.

Responsibilities

• Support the real estate finance team in various transactions.
• Work collaboratively with other team members.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good IT literacy

Client-focused

Proactive self-starter

Ability to work collaboratively

Resilient under pressure

Education

Legal qualification, preferably post-LPC or working towards

Job description

A well-established law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support its real estate finance team. The firm advises lenders and borrowers across a wide range of property transactions, including acquisitions, development finance and refinancing, working with banks, challenger lenders, bridging finance providers and private borrowers. This role offers exposure to high-quality work within a collaborative and professional environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Conveyancing (highly desirable)
• Legal qualification, preferably post-LPC or working towards (or equivalent)
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Client-focused with the ability to respond promptly and professionally
• Proactive self-starter able to manage a growing workload
• Good IT literacy and accurate typing skills
• Resilient and able to work to tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Application

Please submit your CV for consideration.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.