Legal Assistant

Scorpion Legal Protection (Pty) Ltd-Durban, África do Sul

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative and other support to Legal Advisors at branch level and to assist policyholders (clients) with legal advice and paralegal solutions to common problems, within the Company’s set parameters and Policy Document. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
File Management: Ensuring that all case files are maintained and regularly updated

Correspondence Management: Despatch incoming and outgoing correspondence for legal advisors

General Administration: Attend to general administrative tasks associated with legal matters

Providing Feedback to clients: Ensuring that clients receive regular updates and feedback

MINIMUM CRITERIA AND PRE-REQUISITE COMPETENCIES

Education: Matric and National Cert/Diploma in Paralegal Studies/MENU 1 (internal applicants)

Experience: At least 1year experience in a legal environment.

Personal Attributes: Integrity, Customer Service Orientation, Pre-requisite, Competencies Attention to Detail, Planning and Organising Skills

PRE-REQUISITE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge Competencies:

  • Professional knowledge
  • Product knowledge

Skill Competencies:

  • Accuracy
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical thinking ability
  • Computer literacy
  • Verbal communication
  • Written Communication

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Administrative orientation
  • Computer systems orientation
  • Customer service orientation
  • Persistence
  • Personal growth orientation

Salary and Benefits:

  • Starting CTC R 13 084.00
  • Pension fund and Group life cover
  • Scorpion Legal Protection Policy
  • Medical Aid Contribution

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From R13,084.00 per month