Remote Legal Research Analyst - Flexible Hours

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Flexible working hours

Fully remote position

Intellectually stimulating legal work

Supportive professional network

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical and independent Remote Legal Researcher to support expanding legal operations. The role focuses on conducting in-depth legal research and delivering clear, actionable reports to assist case strategy, contract analysis, and regulatory compliance.

This fully remote position offers autonomy, flexible hours, and the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging legal matters while collaborating with a network of legal professionals.

Qualifications

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent) or significant experience in legal research.
• Experience with LexisNexis or Westlaw and other legal research platforms.
• Excellent written communication and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research across statutes, case law, and regulations.
• Prepare detailed memoranda, summaries, and reports with clear findings.
• Identify key legal arguments and potential implications for cases or contracts.
• Collaborate with legal professionals remotely to support litigation, contracts, and policy work.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Written communication

Independent work

Time management

Education

Law degree (LLB or equivalent)

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical and independent Remote Legal Researcher to support expanding legal operations. The role focuses on conducting in-depth legal research and delivering clear, actionable reports to assist case strategy, contract analysis, and regulatory compliance.

This fully remote position offers autonomy, flexible hours, and the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging legal matters while collaborating with a network of legal professionals.