Legal Advisor

To stay updated with changes in legislation and legal procedures affecting and draft, review, and format legal documents, a professional services firm in Somerset West, Western Cape is seeking a Legal Advisor.

You will work alongside an experienced and supportive team in a professional setting. Good work does not go unnoticed, and progression follows performance. Take the next step in your career and apply before the closing date.

• Assist with preparation of trial bundles including copying, collating, indexing, and paginating documents as per court rules.
• Stay updated with changes in legislation and legal procedures affecting the practice areas in which the firm operates.
• Manage the diary and schedule of attorneys including arranging consultations, court appearances, and meetings with deadlines met.
• Maintain and organise legal files and records in physical and electronic format, ensuring documents are correctly indexed and retrievable.
• Draft, review, and format legal documents including contracts, pleadings, affidavits, opinions, and correspondence with high accuracy.

• A minimum of one to three years of experience in a legal environment including a law firm, corporate legal department, or public service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, counsel, and court personnel professionally.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure documents are error-free and deadlines and filing requirements are strictly observed.
• High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
• For candidate attorney positions, an LLB degree from an accredited university and eligibility to register articles with the law society.