Paralegal

Signa Opportunity; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services organization seeks South African unemployed youth for a position requiring expertise in legal research and document drafting. Applicants must have a matric qualification and a relevant legal certificate. This role involves assisting attorneys and liaising with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• South African unemployed youth aged 18 to 34.
• Must not have participated in the programme before.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings and contracts.
• Assist attorneys in case preparation and file management.
• Liaise with clients and courts.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

File management

Client liaison

Administrative support

Education

Matric qualification

Paralegal Certificate

Diploma in Law

Job description

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries, memoranda, and legal opinions.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, affidavits, notices, and correspondence.
• Assist attorneys in case preparation, file management, and court document filings.
• Manage and organise case files, both physical and digital, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with clients, courts, government departments, and other stakeholders.
• Schedule consultations, hearings, and maintain attorney calendars.
• Monitor case progress and follow up on deadlines and required submissions.
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and the office team.

Minimum Requirements :

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated in the programme before.
• Matric qualification.
• Paralegal Certificate, Diploma in Law, or relevant legal qualification.

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.