Legal Support Officer

University of Fort Hare; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Stellenbosch is seeking a Legal Support Officer to assist the Legal Advisor. This position is ideal for recent LLB graduates or those with legal experience, focusing on administrative and paralegal functions within the legal department. Candidates will handle document management, contract follow-ups, and drafting legal documents.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of basic contract law principles.
• Prior experience in a legal, paralegal, or administrative role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Legal Advisor, including filing and tracking deadlines.
• Monitor and follow up on agreements and legal documentation.
• Draft agreements, letters, and legal correspondence under guidance.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Education

LLB degree

B.Com(law)

BA(law)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

My client, based in Stellenbosch Techno Park is seeking to employ a Legal Support Officer to support the Legal Advisor.
The ideal candidate will have an LLB degree (completed-or contract law courses (E.g. Bcom(law), BA(law)) and prior experience in a legal, paralegal, or administrative role (advantageous).

The purpose of this position is to assist with administrative and paralegal functions within the in-house legal department. You will play a key role in supporting the Legal Advisor with document management, contract follow-ups, and drafting of legal agreements. This position is ideal for a recent LLB graduate seeking practical experience, or for someone with prior legal or paralegal experience.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Legal Advisor, including document filing, tracking deadlines, and maintaining internal records.
• Monitor and follow up on the status of agreements and legal documentation.
• Review and summarise legal documents and contracts.
• Drafting of agreements, letters, and legal correspondence under guidance.
• Assist with the coordination of contract execution and compliance-related tasks.
• Liaise with internal departments and external parties on basic legal matters.
• Ensure all legal documentation is accurate, up to date, and appropriately stored.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• LLB degree (completed-or contract law courses (E.g. B.Com(law), BA(law)).
• Prior experience in a legal, paralegal, or administrative role is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of basic contract law principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Outlook).