Legal Assistant
Scorpion Legal Protection · Gauteng
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Start free — we apply for you →PURPOSE OF THE POSITION AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- The purpose of this position is to provide administrative and other support to Legal Counsellors at branch level and to assist members （clients） with legal advice and paralegal solutions to common problems, within the Company's set parameters and Membership Agreement.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
Consulting with Members
- Attending to clients and providing legal advice and assistance
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
Requirements
MINIMUM CRITERIA AND PRE-REQUISITE COMPETENCIES
Education
- Matric and National Cert/Diploma in Paralegal Studies/MENU 1（internal applicants）
Experience
- At least 1 year experience in a legal environment.
- Legal Interns: Must have completed a minimum of 6 months internship, coupled with a signed off POE, and must have completed all core legal trainings
Behavioural Competencies
- 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
APPLICATION AND CONTACT DETAILS
- To apply for this position, send in your updated cv.
- Internal employees are required to attach a completed application form.
Contact Person
- Thembi on Email: recruitment@scorpion.biz
Reference Number
- When submitting your application, please quote reference number SLP 047/26
Closing Date
Friday 28, August 2026