Remote Corporate Legal Assistant — Paralegal Support

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical aid contributions

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Corporate Legal Assistant for a fully remote role within a corporate legal department. You will provide administrative and paralegal support to counsel, manage corporate records, and coordinate legal processes in a virtual work environment.

The ideal candidate has prior Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience in corporate law, strong governance knowledge, and excellent communication and detail orientation to thrive in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, preferably in corporate law.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management software.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate legal documents and filings.
• Manage and maintain corporate minute books, registers, and other statutory records.
• Support legal counsel in drafting and reviewing corporate agreements and contracts.
• Coordinate meetings, track deadlines, and manage calendars for the legal team.
• Conduct preliminary legal research and gather relevant information for legal matters.

Skills

Paralegal

Corporate law

Organizational skills

Remote collaboration

Microsoft Office

Tools

Document management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Corporate Legal Assistant for a fully remote role within a corporate legal department. You will provide administrative and paralegal support to counsel, manage corporate records, and coordinate legal processes in a virtual work environment.

The ideal candidate has prior Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience in corporate law, strong governance knowledge, and excellent communication and detail orientation to thrive in a remote setting.