Legal Administrative Assistant

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Legal Administrative Assistant with a growing financial services business in Midrand, Gauteng.

The setting is busy but well-organised, with a focus on getting the job done properly. This is a stable position with long-term prospects for committed candidates. Apply now to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.

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.
• Assist with preparation of trial bundles including copying, collating, indexing, and paginating documents as per court rules.
• Conduct legal research using legislation, case law databases, and legal textbooks to support legal opinions and arguments.
• Prepare and manage billing and invoicing for legal services, capturing time records and following up on outstanding accounts.
• Draft, review, and format legal documents including contracts, pleadings, affidavits, opinions, and correspondence with high accuracy.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, counsel, and court personnel professionally.
• Excellent word processing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office to produce accurately typed legal documents.
• Proficiency in legal software packages including conveyancing platforms, legal accounting systems, and document management systems.
• 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.
• 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.