General Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa RJPersonnel Full time

2years
- Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
- Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts
- Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice
- Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
- Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
- Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the GM’s calendar and making travel arrangements
- Assist the HR department with administration
- Ad hoc assistance

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Grade 12
- Associate's degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a Bachelor's degree preferred
- 2-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
- Valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of HR advantageous



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