Paralegal

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid work

Soweto experience

Professional development

Diverse legal tasks

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a diligent Paralegal to support attorneys with case preparation, document management, and client communication in a busy legal practice.

The role focuses on organizational tasks, legal research, and administrative duties, offering a hybrid work arrangement and a contract position with opportunities for professional development and exposure to diverse areas of law.

Qualifications

• Relevant paralegal qualification or certificate.
• 1-3 years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and office software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all documentation.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases.
• Schedule appointments, court dates, and client meetings.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and court personnel as directed.
• Perform general administrative duties, including filing, copying, and data entry.

Skills

Paralegal qualification

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Research skills

Tools

Legal research databases

Office software

Job description

Our client is seeking a diligent and organized Paralegal to support their legal operations in Soweto . This role is essential for assisting attorneys with case preparation, document management, and client communication. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the legal department by providing crucial administrative and legal support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong organizational skills, and is eager to contribute to a busy legal practice, gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment within the Gauteng province.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all documentation.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases.
• Schedule appointments, court dates, and client meetings.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and court personnel as directed.
• Perform general administrative duties, including filing, copying, and data entry.

Requirements

• Relevant paralegal qualification or certificate.
• 1-3 years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and office software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate for contract position.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering a blend of office and remote work.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive legal setting in Soweto .
• Gain practical experience across various areas of law.
• Professional development support and exposure to diverse legal tasks.