Senior Legal Executive Assistant Paralegal - Remote

InsideOut; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 367,000 - 458,000; Full time

Job summary

InsideOut is seeking a highly autonomous Senior Legal Executive Assistant / Paralegal to support the business owner of a prominent commercial real estate group. The role demands 10–15 years of experience, sharp document management, and the ability to coordinate with external attorneys, lenders, and title companies.

The candidate must speak English exclusively during the shift and operate from a quiet home office with reliable internet.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of significant, verifiable experience as a Paralegal, Legal Executive Assistant, or Legal Secretary, ideally in commercial real estate or corporate law.
• Strong mastery of legal terminology, contract drafting, and document management.
• Advanced Excel skills for tracking schedules and status reporting.
• Excellent written and spoken English with high comprehension of US business law terms.
• Ability to work autonomously with discretion and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, organize, and manage complex legal documents and contracts.
• Establish strict document-management protocols for accuracy and confidentiality.
• Maintain version control, audit trails, and standardized naming conventions for all files.
• Liaise with external attorneys to secure timely contract reviews and filings.
• Coordinate with lenders, title companies, and consultants to support closings.
• Drive scheduling, communications, and daily workflow for the owner and team.

Skills

Excel proficiency

English fluency

Legal document management

Independent work

Remote work readiness

Tools

Hubstaff

Cadence

Microsoft Office

Job description

InsideOut is seeking a highly autonomous Senior Legal Executive Assistant / Paralegal to support the business owner of a prominent commercial real estate group. The role demands 10–15 years of experience, sharp document management, and the ability to coordinate with external attorneys, lenders, and title companies.

The candidate must speak English exclusively during the shift and operate from a quiet home office with reliable internet.