Legal Administrator

Location: Victory Park Johannesburg Employment Type: Half Day – onsite Salary: 15k to 18k per annum (salary dependent on specific qualifications and specific experience) EE/AA: Open Role Overview: Our client is looking for a Legal Administrator who will play a crucial role in providing administrative support to the Office, ensuring the efficient management of legal documentation, compliance, and correspondence. This position requires a detail-oriented, organised and logical individual who is able to learn quickly with excellent communication skills Key Responsibilities: Client Engagement Serve as the point of contact for clients, and external stakeholders. Communicate effectively with various parties regarding case progress and requirements. Address client queries and route them to appropriate personnel. Setting up of appointments with client Sending documents which need signature and further particulars Administrative Support Prepare, format, and file legal documents, including all correspondence. Document management. Handle requisitioning and processing of legal and administrative expenses. Maintain and organise legal files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Conduct record-keeping in line with legal and company policies. Handle document retrieval and respond to legal queries promptly. Capturing transactions on systems (Lexis Convey, Lexis Deceased Estates) Assist in preparing legal documentation ie: letters, liquidation and distribution accounts, etc Non negotiable sssentials for the role Matric certificate (required). Tertiary Education (preferred) Experience: Min 10 years’ experience in an administrative role, preferably within a legal environment. Key Competencies : Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English First language essential Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite essential Proficiency in a legal management software e.g LexisConvey highly preferable We are looking for a quick learner and someone who is proactive Strong organisational and time-management skills. Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly. Working under pressure; If you have not received any feedback from us within 5 working days please consider your application unsuccessful. By sending your CV along with other additional documents you give consent to HWR to process and retain your personal information for the current opportunity as well as for future opportunities

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Posted Date: 1/16/2025