Paralegal

Outsourcing To South Africa; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsourcing To South Africa seeks a motivated and dynamic Remote Paralegal to support attorneys with legal research, document preparation, and client communication. This entry-level role is perfect for someone with an interest in probate and estate planning, who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Join a growing team and embrace the challenge of providing exceptional support within a legal setting.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with legal concepts, particularly estate planning or probate.
• Prior experience as a paralegal preferred, ideally 2 to 3 years.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documentation.
• Manage case files and communicate between attorney and clients.
• Schedule meetings and maintain organizational systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Proficient in web tools

Job description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Outsourcing To South AfricaRemote ParalegalOur client is currently growing exponentially and seeks the services and support of a young, dynamic, goal oriented, motivated and highly driven individual with a passion for supporting attorneys in managing their caseload and delivering exceptional customer service to excel in this talented firm.In this role, you will focus on supporting the attorneys by performing legal tasks, including but not limited to researching cases, preparing documents and managing communication between attorney and client, whilst you maintain a high standard of all case files in our system.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Research and Analysis : Conduct legal research using online databases, legal journals and other relevant resources regarding probate and estate planning matters.Analyze legal documentation and case material to identify key issues with relevant material.Prepare legal documentation for the attorney, promptly.Provide prompt and accurate responses to users and lead inquiries regarding our services for probate and / or estate planning.Document Management : Draft legal documentation for the review of the attorney.Organize and maintain files in our legal system, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.Client Communication : Communicate with clients by gathering information, answering questions or directing questions to the attorney that you are not familiar with, and provide updates to the client, ultimately you are the link between the attorney and the client, and you need to be highly proficient in your communication.Prepareand distribute correspondence and other communications.Administrative Support : Schedule meetings on Lawflow and LEAP for the attorney to attend, ensuring there is no overlap, utilizing Zoom.Manage case files, following up on outstanding documents with clients, and organize on LEAP.Prepare and process any legally required documentation that is required for the matter to go to court.About You : We are seeking a motivated individual ready to embrace this challenge.

While extensive legal or technical experience is not expected, familiarity with legal concepts, estate planning or probate concepts is crucial for success in this role.Skills : Strong organizational skills, a paralegal must be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines.Analytical thinking.Attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.Proficiency in modern web tools like Google Docs, Slack, Office etc.Highly organized with a strong attention to detailfortable adapting and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.Experience : Prior experience being a paralegal, We are truly seeking the next ROCKSTAR to be a part of this growing, dynamic, highly driven and motivated ever evolving Team.Proficiency in drafting legal documentation for an attorney is ideal and a plus.Exposure to working in a fast paced high volume firm.Ideally 2 to 3 years experience.Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesOutsourcing and Offshoring ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Outsourcing To South Africa by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Paralegal" roles.We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.

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