Legal Assistant - Litigation Support

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Remote collaboration tools

Litigation exposure

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive and organized Legal Assistant to support the litigation team in Nelspruit. You will manage case files, prepare documents, and coordinate with clients and courts, while working remotely within Mpumalanga.

The role emphasizes strong administrative skills, confidentiality, and effective communication to ensure timely handling of cases and smooth remote collaboration with attorneys and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, preferably with litigation exposure.
• Proficiency in legal terminology and court procedures.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal software.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and work effectively in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case preparation, including gathering evidence, organizing exhibits, and preparing trial binders.
• Draft and file legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and subpoenas under attorney supervision.
• Manage case files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed, indexed, and maintained.
• Schedule client meetings, depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Conduct basic legal research and fact-finding as directed by attorneys.
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, court staff, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Legal terminology

Court procedures

Organization

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office

Legal software

Confidentiality

Remote work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Legal research databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and organized Legal Assistant to provide crucial support to their litigation team in Nelspruit . This role is essential for the efficient management of legal cases, involving case file organization, document preparation, and communication with clients and courts. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills, a keen eye for detail, and an understanding of litigation processes. Working remotely, you will contribute significantly to the team's ability to serve clients effectively and manage caseloads within Mpumalanga.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case preparation, including gathering evidence, organizing exhibits, and preparing trial binders.
• Draft and file legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and subpoenas under attorney supervision.
• Manage case files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed, indexed, and maintained.
• Schedule client meetings, depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Conduct basic legal research and fact-finding as directed by attorneys.
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, court staff, and opposing counsel.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, preferably with litigation exposure.
• Proficiency in legal terminology and court procedures.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal software.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and work effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to gain extensive experience in litigation support.
• Supportive team environment with remote collaboration tools.
• Contribution to a respected legal practice in Nelspruit .