TRAFFIC Gauteng

PARALEGAL

Johan Coetzee Incorporated

Job Description

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Fluency in spoken and written Portuguese (essential due to the nature of our client base)
Relevant degree or diploma qualifying the applicant to perform paralegal functions
Computer literate with strong administrative and organisational abilities
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Professional communication skills
Self-starter able to function with minimal supervision
Valid driver's licence
Own reliable transport
Prior legal or paralegal experience will be advantageous; however, all applications will be considered on merit

Key Responsibilities

Drafting legal correspondence and documentation
Liaising with clients, counsel, correspondents, and third parties
File and matter administration
Assisting attorneys with litigation and general legal support, including administration of deceased estates
Performing general legal office duties as required

Additional Exposure

Cross-border and international matters
Immigration processes
Legalisation, apostilles, and document authentication
Administration of deceased estates
Prior experience working with CaseLines and Court Online platforms will be advantageous

Career insights for Paralegals and Legal Assistants positions

Salary Benchmark

R28,984/month

R17,577 to R43,648/month

Source: WageIndicator ZAR data

Key Skills for This Role

Writing Active Listening Reading Comprehension Speaking Critical Thinking

Common Technologies

Adobe Acrobat DC Document management system software SharePoint Online Google Docs Legal document software Microsoft Word 365 LawManager Lexis+

Related Career Paths

Date Posted

15 Apr 2026

Location

Gauteng, South Africa

Median Salary (ZAR)

R28,984/month