Description:
My client, based in Stellenbosch Techno Park is seeking to employ a Legal Support Officer to support the Legal Advisor. The ideal candidate will have an LLB degree (completed-or contract law courses (E.g. Bcom(law), BA(law)) and prior experience in a legal, paralegal, or administrative role (advantageous). The purpose of this position is to assist with administrative and paralegal functions within the in-house legal department. You will play a key role in supporting the Legal Advisor with document management, contract follow-ups, and drafting of legal agreements. This position is ideal for a recent LLB graduate seeking practical experience, or for someone with prior legal or paralegal experience.Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to the Legal Advisor, including document filing, tracking deadlines, and maintaining internal records.
- Monitor and follow up on the status of agreements and legal documentation.
- Review and summarise legal documents and contracts.
- Drafting of agreements, letters, and legal correspondence under guidance.
- Assist with the coordination of contract execution and compliance-related tasks.
- Liaise with internal departments and external parties on basic legal matters.
- Ensure all legal documentation is accurate, up to date, and appropriately stored.
- LLB degree (completed-or contract law courses (E.g. B.Com(law), BA(law)).
- Prior experience in a legal, paralegal, or administrative role is advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of basic contract law principles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Outlook).
Requirements:
- Provide administrative support to the Legal Advisor, including document filing, tracking deadlines, and maintaining internal records.
- Monitor and follow up on the status of agreements and legal documentation.
- Review and summarise legal documents and contracts.
- Drafting of agreements, letters, and legal correspondence under guidance.
- Assist with the coordination of contract execution and compliance-related tasks.
- Liaise with internal departments and external parties on basic legal matters.
- Ensure all legal documentation is accurate, up to date, and appropriately stored.
- LLB degree (completed-or contract law courses (E.g. B.Com(law), BA(law)).
- Prior experience in a legal, paralegal, or administrative role is advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of basic contract law principles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Outlook).
28 Jul 2025;
from:
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