Paralegal - Detail-Driven Legal Support & Research

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

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