Remote Corporate Paralegal

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (remote)

Flexible hours

Professional development

Remote collaboration tools

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Remote Corporate Paralegal to join its fully remote legal team supporting operations based out of Centurion. You will handle corporate governance tasks, maintain records, and assist in due diligence and transactional matters from anywhere.

The ideal candidate has a paralegal certificate with corporate law focus and at least 3 years of experience, including remote work. Strong organization, research skills, and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent with a focus on corporate law.
• Minimum of 3 years of corporate paralegal experience, preferably remote.
• Proficient in legal research databases and standard office software.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication suitable for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing corporate documents, annual returns, and board resolutions.
• Maintain minute books and statutory registers.
• Support due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions.
• Organize and manage physical and electronic legal files for quick retrieval.
• Coordinate with external counsel and government agencies as needed.
• Prepare materials for board meetings and governance functions.

Skills

Corporate law

Legal research

Organization

Communication

Education

Paralegal certificate

LLB (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated and organized Remote Corporate Paralegal to join their fully remote legal team, supporting operations based out of Centurion . This role is essential for the efficient functioning of the legal department, providing critical support in corporate governance, compliance, and transactional matters. You will be responsible for a variety of administrative and legal tasks, ensuring that all corporate records are meticulously maintained and that legal processes are followed diligently. This position is ideal for a proactive individual who excels in managing tasks independently, possesses strong organizational skills, and is comfortable working within a virtual team environment, contributing significantly to the legal department's ability to support the business objectives from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate documents, including annual returns and board resolutions.
• Maintain corporate minute books and ensure all statutory registers are up-to-date.
• Support the legal team in due diligence processes for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions.
• Organize and manage legal files, both physical and electronic, ensuring easy retrieval of information.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and various government agencies as needed.
• Schedule and prepare materials for board meetings and other corporate governance functions.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent qualification with a focus on corporate law.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and standard office software.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines without direct supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for a remote role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary for a remote position.
• Flexible work hours and the convenience of working from home.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in remote legal practice.
• Access to modern legal technology and remote collaboration tools.
• A supportive virtual team culture that values autonomy and results.