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Legal Administrator (Estates and Trusts) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network

Vereeniging, Gauteng

Temporary

Posted 4 hours ago

Temporary Legal

R21 000 – R28 750/month

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Job Description

Draft, file, track and follow up: that's your week at a corporate legal department in Vereeniging. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Vereeniging, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates
Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review

What you need

At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department
Organised under pressure from several attorneys
Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice
Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting

Helpful, not essential

Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress
Experience with the Master's Office for estates
Audio typing at 60+ words per minute

What's in it for you

Close-to-transport offices in city centres
Office hours with no weekend work
Year-end bonus at many firms

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): legal secretary or paralegal certificate, typing speed certificate if you have one plus references from attorneys you worked for.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Vereeniging.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

Proofread your application twice; law firms treat a single typo as a warning sign for legal admin posts.
Include your typing speed; many firms test it on the day of the interview.