Paralegal

Danté Personnel Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 145,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Danté Personnel Recruitment is assisting a law firm in Bedfordview to recruit a motivated paralegal. The role offers a market-related monthly salary and requires strong administrative and legal support capabilities.

Based in Bedfordview, the position seeks an organized candidate who can work independently while supporting the legal team. The successful candidate will draft and format documents, conduct legal research, manage files, and ensure timely diary dates and confidentiality in all

Qualifications

• Relevant paralegal qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and paralegal support to attorneys.
• Draft, prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and assist with opinions and memoranda.
• Open, maintain and manage legal files and filings.
• Assist with court documents, pleadings, affidavits, and bundles.
• Monitor court dates and deadlines.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, courts and stakeholders.
• Review documents and gather supporting material.
• Assist with general legal administration and reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with firm procedures.
• Experience in a legal environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, documentation and procedures.
• Strong time-management and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Relevant paralegal qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SA - Gauteng, Bedfordview13000.00 - R 15000 Monthly Basic Salary (Market related) WE ARE HIRING | PARALEGAL
Location: Bedfordview, Gauteng
Salary: Market-related
An established law firm based in Bedfordview is seeking a motivated, organised, and detail-oriented Paralegal to join its team.
The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while providing effective support to the legal team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative and paralegal support to attorneys.
• Drafting, preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence.
• Conducting legal research and assisting with the preparation of legal opinions and memoranda.
• Opening, maintaining, and managing legal files and ensuring all documentation is accurately filed.
• Assisting with the preparation of court documents, pleadings, affidavits, and court bundles, where required.
• Monitoring court dates, filing deadlines, and other important diary dates.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, the courts, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Performing document reviews, obtaining supporting documentation, and compiling matter-related information.
• Assisting with general legal administration, reporting, and follow-ups.
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with the firm's procedures.
• Relevant paralegal qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience in a legal environment will be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of legal terminology, documentation, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• A professional attitude, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Interested in this opportunity?
If you are a dedicated and professional individual looking to grow your career in the legal field, we would love to hear from you!