Paralegal

A position has arisen for a qualified Paralegal at a professional services firm in Cape Town, Western Cape.

The company supports further study and professional development where relevant. The culture rewards accountability, honesty, and a willingness to go the extra mile. Communication is open, and everyone pulls in the same direction. Do not miss this chance — send through your application without delay.

The role carries deadline-driven reporting cycles, particularly around month-end and year-end.

• Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of the legal practice council and maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Manage the conveyancing process for property transactions including preparing transfer documents and lodging at the Deeds Office.
• Conduct legal research using legislation, case law databases, and legal textbooks to support legal opinions and arguments.
• Maintain and organise legal files and records in physical and electronic format, ensuring documents are correctly indexed and retrievable.
• Manage the diary and schedule of attorneys including arranging consultations, court appearances, and meetings with deadlines met.
• Assist with preparation of trial bundles including copying, collating, indexing, and paginating documents as per court rules.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, court officials, and other stakeholders professionally, providing updates and managing expectations.

• For candidate attorney positions, an LLB degree from an accredited university and eligibility to register articles with the law society.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, counsel, and court personnel professionally.
• For paralegal and secretary roles, a diploma or certificate in legal studies, paralegal practice, or legal secretarial studies.
• Excellent word processing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office to produce accurately typed legal documents.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure documents are error-free and deadlines and filing requirements are strictly observed.
• Knowledge of court rules, procedures, and legal terminology relevant to the practice area of the firm.
• High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.