Legal Administrative Assistant

To draft, review, and format legal documents and stay updated with changes in legislation and legal procedures affecting, a financial services business in Johannesburg, Gauteng is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant.

The culture rewards accountability, honesty, and a willingness to go the extra mile. You will be encouraged to broaden your expertise and take on new challenges. You will enjoy modern facilities and the equipment needed to do the job well. Think you are a good fit? Send your CV through and introduce yourself.

• Assist with preparation of trial bundles including copying, collating, indexing, and paginating documents as per court rules.
• Prepare and manage billing and invoicing for legal services, capturing time records and following up on outstanding accounts.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, court officials, and other stakeholders professionally, providing updates and managing expectations.
• Conduct legal research using legislation, case law databases, and legal textbooks to support legal opinions and arguments.
• Stay updated with changes in legislation and legal procedures affecting the practice areas in which the firm operates.

• For candidate attorney positions, an LLB degree from an accredited university and eligibility to register articles with the law society.
• High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
• Excellent word processing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office to produce accurately typed legal documents.
• For paralegal and secretary roles, a diploma or certificate in legal studies, paralegal practice, or legal secretarial studies.
• 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.