Remote Legal Research Analyst — Flexible Hours & Impact

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 280,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Health benefits

Flexible hours

Professional development

Virtual team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Legal Researcher to join a remote team in South Africa. You will conduct thorough legal research, analyze statutes and case law, and prepare comprehensive memos and summaries for the legal staff.

This role supports case preparation, opinions, and policy development from a home office. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree, strong research skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting, with excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in legal research.
• Proficiency with LexisNexis and Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research using databases such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Analyze statutes, regulations, and judicial decisions relevant to ongoing cases or projects.
• Prepare detailed research reports, memos, and summaries for legal staff.

Skills

Legal research

Legal databases

Report writing

Time management

Remote work

Education

LLB or equivalent

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Legal Researcher to join a remote team in South Africa. You will conduct thorough legal research, analyze statutes and case law, and prepare comprehensive memos and summaries for the legal staff.

This role supports case preparation, opinions, and policy development from a home office. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree, strong research skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting, with excellent written and verbal communication.