Legal Secretary Paralegal, Centurion

Sheldon Recruitment

Job Location:

Centurion - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: EL003275-Ursul-1

We are seeking a Legal Secretary / Paralegal for a permanent role based in Centurion Gauteng.

Duties & Responsibilities

Applicants are required to strictly meet the following criteria:

Grade 12 with paralegal certificate secretarial certificate and 3 years relevant experience as a Paralegal
In-depth knowledge of legal terminology and documentation
Working knowledge of litigation proceedings; and proficiency in MS Office
Deadline orientated and good communication skills both written and verbal
Good administrative skills attention to detail and client service ability
Preference will be given to suitable candidates available with short notice

The successful applicant would be responsible for but not limited to:

General Administration

Conduct typing duties where required (e.g. correspondences opinions memoranda etc)
Organise and maintain the digital claim files (saving e-mails and documents in the various subfolders)
Organise documents received from stakeholders
Answer and attend to telephone queries and/or direct calls received to the relevant business unit or employee and take messages if required
Co-ordinate new instructions to panel attorneys (drafting mandate letters organising files delivery of files)
Complete printing photocopying and scanning of documents where required
Book meeting rooms/Teams meetings when required
Take minutes during meetings and draft minutes and action items

Claim Files

Register new claims on claim system
Provide claim letters and claim forms to stakeholders if required
Obtain all compliance documents to enable legal advisor to commence with assessment of claim
Assist legal advisor with research and investigations
Draft preliminary opinions and timelines
Draft settlement and release agreements
Collate all documents required for the requisition of claim payments
Close claim files and update all stakeholders
Update and maintain the trial date spread sheet

Salary : R449390 R480000 per annum dependent on experience

To apply email detailed CV and all supporting documentation through to

If you have not received a response within 7 working days please consider your application unsuccessful

Package & Remuneration

R449 390 - R480 000 - Annually

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Reference: EL003275-Ursul-1We are seeking a Legal Secretary / Paralegal for a permanent role based in Centurion Gauteng.Duties & ResponsibilitiesApplicants are required to strictly meet the following criteria:Grade 12 with paralegal certificate secretarial certificate and 3 years relevant experience...

Reference: EL003275-Ursul-1

We are seeking a Legal Secretary / Paralegal for a permanent role based in Centurion Gauteng.

Duties & Responsibilities

Applicants are required to strictly meet the following criteria:

Grade 12 with paralegal certificate secretarial certificate and 3 years relevant experience as a Paralegal
In-depth knowledge of legal terminology and documentation
Working knowledge of litigation proceedings; and proficiency in MS Office
Deadline orientated and good communication skills both written and verbal
Good administrative skills attention to detail and client service ability
Preference will be given to suitable candidates available with short notice

The successful applicant would be responsible for but not limited to:

General Administration

Conduct typing duties where required (e.g. correspondences opinions memoranda etc)
Organise and maintain the digital claim files (saving e-mails and documents in the various subfolders)
Organise documents received from stakeholders
Answer and attend to telephone queries and/or direct calls received to the relevant business unit or employee and take messages if required
Co-ordinate new instructions to panel attorneys (drafting mandate letters organising files delivery of files)
Complete printing photocopying and scanning of documents where required
Book meeting rooms/Teams meetings when required
Take minutes during meetings and draft minutes and action items

Claim Files

Register new claims on claim system
Provide claim letters and claim forms to stakeholders if required
Obtain all compliance documents to enable legal advisor to commence with assessment of claim
Assist legal advisor with research and investigations
Draft preliminary opinions and timelines
Draft settlement and release agreements
Collate all documents required for the requisition of claim payments
Close claim files and update all stakeholders
Update and maintain the trial date spread sheet