High Court Paralegal Assistant

4 days ago


Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa Legal Aid South Africa Full time

Company Overview

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  • Legal Aid South Africa is a leading national public entity that provides quality legal services to vulnerable individuals in South Africa.
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Salary and Benefits

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  • The position offers a basic salary of R208 584.00 per annum, with additional benefits.
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Job Description

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  • Support the local office's legal staff by providing paralegal services to those eligible for legal aid.
  • Identify and resolve non-litigious matters.
  • Recognize litigious cases and refer them accordingly.
  • Maintain an up-to-date client database.
  • Conduct interviews with applicants seeking legal assistance.
  • Assist clients with form completion.
  • Help with daily administrative tasks and provide support with legal functions.
  • Process prisoner letters and manage correspondence and mail.
  • Address email inquiries and handle other office requests.
  • Visit prisons daily to consult with inmates and obtain signatures on documents such as affidavits and instructions for appeals and petitions.
  • Obtain power of attorneys and LA1 forms – perform various office tasks (faxing, mailing, scanning, making phone calls).
  • Secure power of attorneys for appeal and petition matters – visit prisons to collect information related to appeal dates.
  • Search for case information and respond to phone queries.
  • Meet with walk-in clients.
  • Provide support to High Court Practitioners (copying, administration, binding documents, filing).
  • File heads of argument.
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Required Competencies

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  • A Matric certificate and one year of paralegal training are required.
  • The ability to interact effectively at all levels.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A valid unendorsed code 8 driver's license is necessary.
  • Willingness to visit correctional facilities and engage with inmates.
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Bonus Information

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  • This role offers opportunities for growth and development within the organization.
  • It is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to advancing human rights.


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