Paralegal/ Legal Administrator (Fixed-Term Project)

Travelstart; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online travel agency in Cape Town is looking for a Paralegal / Legal Administrator to help reorganize its online legal filing system. The role requires 3–5 years of experience in legal administrative support and proficiency in Google Workspace. Responsibilities include managing documents, assisting with compliance, and providing general legal support. This position offers a hybrid working model, emphasizing both independent and collaborative work.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a paralegal or legal administrative support role.
• Proficiency in using Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, Sheets).
• Strong ability to follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Organise and streamline the online legal filing system.
• Catalogue and migrate historical legal records.
• Draft, review, and format contracts and legal documents.
• Conduct basic legal and factual research.
• Assist with compliance-related documentation.

Skills

Document and filing system management

Proficiency in Google Workspace

Excellent organisational skills

Legal background

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (Law, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration)

Job description

Overview

The Paralegal / Legal Administrator (Fixed-Term Project) will play a key role in a 6-month project aimed at organising and restructuring the company’s online legal filing system within Google Workspace. This role ensures simplified access, improved structure, and accurate record-keeping of both new and historical legal documents. The successful candidate will also provide general paralegal and administrative support to the Head of Legal, working independently and collaboratively. This role is based at our Cape Town Office in Gardens.

Working Hours

5 hours per day - Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in office)

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation, structuring, and streamlining of the online legal filing system (Google Workspace).
• Catalogue and migrate historical legal records into an accessible and logical structure.
• Ensure all legal and administrative paperwork is up to date, accurate, and compliant.
• Support in drafting, reviewing, and formatting contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
• Conduct basic legal and factual research when required.
• Provide administrative support to reduce backlogs in legal operations.
• Assist with compliance-related documentation and processes.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure integrity in handling sensitive company information.
• Meet project deadlines and deliverables with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Law, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or related).
• 3–5 years’ experience in a paralegal or legal administrative support role.
• Proven experience in document and filing system management (digital and physical).
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, Sheets, etc.) is essential.
• Legal background strongly preferred; ability to follow detailed instructions essential.
• Knowledge of or exposure to AI tools (advantageous).
• Excellent organisational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively within deadlines.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and discretion.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset.