Legal Paralegal & Admin Specialist (SA)

Tongaat Hulett; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company located in Durban is seeking an experienced Paralegal to provide administrative support for the South African Legal team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a corporate legal setting, strong organizational skills, and a high level of proficiency in English. This role requires managing legal documentation and liaising with both internal and external parties to ensure compliance and efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
• Understanding of commercial contracts and legal terminology.
• Experience in electronic file management systems.
• Minimum typing speed of 75 wpm.
• High level of integrity and ethical values.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal and legal administrative support.
• Manage administration of legal and compliance matters.
• Prepare and disseminate standard form documents.
• Oversee usage of Legal digital systems.
• Liaise with business and external service providers.

Skills

Project management

Administrative and organizational skills

Verbal and written proficiency in English

Ability to prioritize and co-ordinate work

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Education

Secretarial, paralegal, or legal qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

A leading agricultural company located in Durban is seeking an experienced Paralegal to provide administrative support for the South African Legal team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a corporate legal setting, strong organizational skills, and a high level of proficiency in English. This role requires managing legal documentation and liaising with both internal and external parties to ensure compliance and efficiency in operations.