Paralegal

Tyron Consultancy; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A local consulting firm in Somerset West is seeking a well-presentable paralegal. The candidate must be fluent in Afrikaans and English, with 5 years of legal secretarial experience. Responsibilities include trust administration, drafting legal documents, and general administrative duties. Salary ranges from R15,000 to R20,000 gross, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years Legal Secretarial experience at a law firm required.
• Trusts experience highly advantageous.
• Non-smoker with a stable employment record.

Responsibilities

• Full Trust administration duties for Trust Advisory firm.
• Compiling Trust Deeds, Trust amendments etc.
• Drafting and typing of legal documentation.

Skills

Well presentable and professional

Strong administration skills

Computer literate in MS Office

Fluent in Afrikaans and English

Ability to work independently

Job description

Paralegal position available inSomerset West, Western Cape.

Minimum Requirements:

• Well presentable and professional Afrikaans speaking female
• Afrikaans and English first and second languages a must (Full proficiency in both – Afr & Eng client base)
• 5 years Legal Secretarial experience at a law firm (Litigation / Estates / Trust etc.), OR Junior Attorney a must
• Trusts experience highly advantageous / preferred
• Computer literate in MS Office, including MS Excel
• Strong administration skills important
• Able to work independently
• Own vehicle a must
• Non smoker
• Stable employment record and contactable references
• To start as soon as possible

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full Trust administration duties for Trust Advisory firm
• Compiling Trust Deeds, Trust amendments etc. (Training provided)
• Travel and attend to Master’s Offices
• Drafting and typing of legal documentation, beneficial ownership registrations, resolutions etc.
• General secretarial and administrative duties

Salary: R15 000 – R20 000 gross (slightly negotiable depending on relevant experience).