Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a high volume of legal files and documentation.
• Perform daily filing of legal documents, correspondence and case-related information.
• Ensure documents are filed accurately, systematically and timeously.
• Retrieve files and documents quickly when requested by lawyers or the Director.
• Develop a working knowledge of the matters being handled by the team and understand where relevant documentation is located.
• Print, photocopy, scan and distribute documents as required.
• Prepare, organise and bind legal documents, bundles and files.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of physical and electronic filing systems.
• Ensure files remain complete, organised and up to date.
• Assist with general administrative duties within the legal team

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• 1 year of administrative experience

Advantageous 

• Previous experience within a law firm or legal environment.
• A law degree or legal qualification.
• Previous exposure to legal files, matters, case documentation or legal terminology.
• Experience providing administrative support to lawyers or senior professionals.