ParalegalLegal Assistant South Africa

Somewhere; Johannesburg; On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced startup is seeking a tech-savvy Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support. The ideal candidate will manage ambiguity, drive solutions, and support operations across legal and business functions. This role offers flexibility with a contractor position, 25 days of annual leave, and additional days off.

Benefits

Flexible leave policy: 25 days annual holiday + 12 additional days off

Qualifications

• Experience in legal support roles (legal assistant, paralegal, EA with legal exposure).
• Proficient in IT systems and modern tools.
• Strong communicator with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support in a high-growth startup environment.
• Manage documentation and support internal legal requests.
• Communicate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.

Skills

Administrative Law

Intellectual Property

Employment Law

Advocacy

Legal Research

Contract Law

Criminal Cases

Legal Procedures

Legal Operations

Civil Litigation

Federal Courts

Labor Law

Arbitration Law

Tools

Zendesk

Front App

CRM systems

Job description

Location : Remote South Africa

Salary : USD

About the Role :

Join a fast-paced startup environment where your legal and administrative expertise can thrive. We're looking for a tech-savvy Paralegal who can manage ambiguity, drive solutions, and support operations across legal and business functions. If you've worked as a legal assistant, paralegal, or executive assistant to a CEO, you'll fit right in.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Provide legal and administrative support in a high-growth startup environment
2. Use platforms like Zendesk, Front App, and CRM systems to manage communications and workflows
3. Participate actively in daily technical clinics on Slack
4. Manage documentation, support internal legal requests, and draft basic agreements
5. Handle ambiguous situations with confidence and problem-solving skills
6. Communicate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders

What We're Looking For :

1. Background in legal support roles (legal assistant, paralegal, or EA with legal exposure)
2. Highly proficient in IT systems and modern tools like Zendesk, Front App, CRMs
3. Comfortable working independently and proactively in a dynamic setting
4. Strong communicator with the ability to ask questions and take initiative
5. Problem solver who can navigate complexity and ambiguity

Contract and Benefits :

1. Hired as an independent contractor
2. Flexible leave policy: 25 days annual holiday + 12 additional days off

If you're a sharp, resourceful professional ready to make an impact in a flexible yet structured environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Skills :

Administrative Law, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Advocacy, Legal Research, Contract Law, Criminal Cases, Legal Procedures, Law, Legal Operations, Private Practice, Civil Litigation, Federal Courts, Labor Law, Arbitration Law

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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