Legal Paralegal & Admin Specialist (South Africa)

HR Genie; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal service provider is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support their South African Legal team. The successful candidate will manage legal compliance matters, prepare documents, and serve as an intermediary for legal services. Key qualifications include a legal qualification and 3-5 years of experience in a legal environment. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. This role is based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative support to the team.
• Manage administration of legal and compliance matters.
• Prepare legal documents and manage the signature process.

Skills

Secretarial skills

Legal research

Project management

Electronic file management

Advanced MS Office skills

Verbal and written proficiency in English

Administrative skills

Education

Secretarial, paralegal, or legal qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

A leading legal service provider is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support their South African Legal team. The successful candidate will manage legal compliance matters, prepare documents, and serve as an intermediary for legal services. Key qualifications include a legal qualification and 3-5 years of experience in a legal environment. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. This role is based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.