TRAFFIC Gauteng

Paralegal / Legal Secretary (Pretoria or Cape Town)

Johan Coetzee Incorporated

Job Description

Paralegal / Legal Secretary (Pretoria or Cape Town)

Roloff Attorneys Incorporated is a premier, construction law specialist law firm known for excellence, precision, and a commitment to results. We represent a sophisticated portfolio of clients in the construction industry. We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable paralegal in Pretoria or Cape Town.

Full Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a Paralegal or legal secretary with a minimum of 3 years experience in a law firm(s). This role is designed for a professional support staff with sound knowledge and experience in courtsonline, research skills (Juta and/or LexisNexis), overall exceptional administrative skills and sound knowledge of contract law and commercial law.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administration of files
  • Conducting due diligence assessments of new clients and litigious matters
  • Overall assistance to Associates and Directors
  • Preparing legal documents and regulatory requirements
  • Conducting legal research
  • Overall management of files and case registers
  • General contract administration
What We Are Looking For
  • Experience: 3+ years legal experience in a law firm(s) with a firm work history
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong research skills
  • Strong organisational skills (filing, client vetting and checks and other administrative tasks)
  • Proficiency in Ms. Word, Ms. Outlook, Ms. Excel and Powerpoint
  • Ability to work under pressure and to go the extra mile
  • Ethical, hard working and loyal individual
How to Apply

If you have the experience and the right mindset to thrive in a fast-paced, prestigious environment, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your contract law experience to Email: .

About This Role

Career insights for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants positions

Salary Benchmark
R15,317/month
R12,213 to R20,849/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Reading Comprehension Writing Speaking Time Management
Common Technologies
QuickBooks Online Intuit QuickBooks Sage Business Cloud Accounting Dropbox Microsoft SQL Server Electronic adjudication management systems EAM LexisNexis Time Matters AbacusNext HotDocs

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