Paralegal Secretary-2

FirstRand Bank; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Bank in Randburg is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Secretary to support the Legal function with efficient administrative and operational tasks. You will manage documentation, assist with governance, and help uphold contract and SLA terms while coordinating across teams in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds matric and a Legal Secretarial Diploma or Paralegal qualification, with 2–4 years of legal administration experience in law firms, legal departments, or legal insurance.

Qualifications

• Matric with a Legal Secretarial Diploma or Paralegal qualification.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in legal administration in a law firm, legal department, or legal insurance.
• Experience in Civil Law, Family Law, Labour Law, and Criminal Law; processing bills of costs per court tariffs.
• Familiarity with Law on Call and the service the product provides to customers.
• Proficient in legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Legal function and ensure governance and audit compliance.
• Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date document library and support the Legal team in sourcing required documentation.
• Ensure SLAs are in place and conduct spot audits of contract and SLA terms with suppliers and business units.
• Query responses and delivery of duties to be accurate and timely; manage multiple deadlines.

Skills

Legal administration

Organisational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Matric

Legal Secretarial Diploma/Paralegal

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Provision of an effective and efficient legal administrative and operational support function Hello Future Paralegal Secretary, Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our team in FNB FirstRand Short Term Insurance, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you someone who can:

• Increase operational efficiency and suggestion of solutions which will enhance cost effectiveness.
• Deliver tasks within agreed processes, timelines and operating standards.
• Perform administrative functions in support of the Legal function,
• Comply with governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements.
• Maintain a comprehensive and up to date document library Provision of support to Legal team to source required documentation.
• Ensure all SLA's are in place and managed accordingly and conduct spot audits to ensure contract and SLA terms are being adhered to, both by the suppliers and the business units
• Efficiently and effectively query response and delivery of duties that is accurate and timeous.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Have Matric and a Legal Secretarial Diploma or Paralegal qualification.
• 2 - 4 years relevant experience in Legal administration in a law firm, legal department, or legal insurance.
• Have the above experience in Civil Law, Family Law, Labour Law, and Criminal Law and experience in processing bill of costs in line with Court Tariffs
• Familiarise themselves with Law on Call and the service the product provides to customers.
• Proficient in legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and software applications.

You will have access to

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• A challenging working environment
• Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are:

• Adaptable and curious
• Analyse complex data sets
• Thrive in a collaborative environment

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

14/11/26