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Join Our Team: Legal Professional (Civil Department) at LAW FOR ALL - Cape Town and Pretoria

At LAW FOR ALL, we're focused on making legal services accessible to all South African's. We're hiring a Legal Professional for our Civil department in Cape Town and Pretoria who can use the law to help our policyholders make informed decisions and solve their legal challenges. In this role, you'll give legal advice, mediate disputes, negotiate on behalf of clients, and draft important legal documents. You'll be part of a talented team that works together in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Salary and Benefits:

• R240,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Discovery Health Medical Aid
• Retirement Annuity Contribution
• Healthy Company Benefits

What You'll Be Doing:

• Talking with clients to understand their needs and providing quick, clear legal and product advice.
• Helping mediate disputes, working towards settlements and preparing documents
• Attending to civil and/or Consumer Law files such as consumer protection, claims by clients, contractual and debt related disputes;
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence tailored to the needs of each client.
• Drafting of letters and contracts such as warning letters, referrals, letters of demand, lease agreements and any other letters as required;
• Keeping detailed and organized case file notes, with regular updates to make sure everything is clear and accurate.
• Updating clients on their cases, so they always know what's happening.
• Explaining legal issues in a way that's easy to understand and recording them properly on case files.
• Reviewing cases and offering clear legal and merit opinions to help policyholders make informed decisions.
• Following the company's procedures and policies to maintain high standards in all your work.

Qualifications:

• An LLB degree
• Admitted as an attorney or advocate
• At least 2+ years post admission experience in Civil and/or Consumer Law related disputes
• Must demonstrate proficiency in two official African languages, of which Afrikaans should be one

Key Competencies:

• Strong legal knowledge and understanding of legal principles
• Ability to communicate effectively in two official languages of which Afrikaans should be one
• Self-driven and able to lead when needed.
• Clear communicator who works well with others.
• Friendly and easy to get along with.
• Good at working with the team to meet goals.
• Able to plan and think ahead with effective time management skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Can spot risks and take steps to avoid them.
• Professional and approachable.
• Makes ethical decisions that support both clients and the company.

Why LAW FOR ALL?

• Join an award-winning team recognized as one of South Africa's top employers.
• Be part of an agile, mission-driven environment that offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid working model, with offices in Cape Town / Pretoria.

This position is available for our Cape Town and Pretoria office

If you're ready to advance your legal career while helping make legal services accessible for all South African's, we'd love to hear from you

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• Legal Services

Join Our Team: Legal Professional (Family and Estates Department) at LAW FOR ALL – Cape Town

At LAW FOR ALL, we're focused on making legal services accessible to all South African's. We're hiring a Legal Professional for our Family and Estates department in Cape Town who can use the law to help our policyholders make informed decisions and solve their legal challenges. In this role, you'll give legal advice, mediate disputes, negotiate on behalf of clients, and draft important legal documents. You'll be part of a talented team that works together in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Salary and Benefits:

• R240,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Discovery Health Medical Aid
• Retirement Annuity Contribution
• Healthy Company Benefits

What You'll Be Doing:

• Talking with clients to understand their needs and providing quick, clear legal and product advice.
• Helping mediate disputes, working towards settlements and preparing documents
• Attending to family and estate files
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence tailored to the needs of each client.
• Drafting of letters and contracts such as warning letters, referrals, letters of demand, lease agreements and any other letters as required;
• Keeping detailed and organized case file notes, with regular updates to make sure everything is clear and accurate.
• Updating clients on their cases, so they always know what's happening.
• Explaining legal issues in a way that's easy to understand and recording them properly on case files.
• Reviewing cases and offering clear legal and merit opinions to help policyholders make informed decisions.
• Following the company's procedures and policies to maintain high standards in all your work.

Qualifications:

• An LLB degree
• Admitted as an attorney or advocate
• At least 2+ years post admission experience in Family and Estates related disputes
• Must demonstrate proficiency in two official African languages, of which Sotho /Tswana should be one

Key Competencies:

• Strong legal knowledge and understanding of legal principles
• Ability to communicate effectively in two official languages of which Sotho /Tswana should be one
• Self-driven and able to lead when needed.
• Clear communicator who works well with others.
• Friendly and easy to get along with.
• Good at working with the team to meet goals.
• Able to plan and think ahead with effective time management skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Can spot risks and take steps to avoid them.
• Professional and approachable.
• Makes ethical decisions that support both clients and the company.

Why LAW FOR ALL?

• Join an award-winning team recognized as one of South Africa's top employers.
• Be part of an agile, mission-driven environment that offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid working model, with offices in Cape Town.

This position is available for our Cape Town office

If you're ready to advance your legal career while helping make legal services accessible for all South African's, we'd love to hear from you

We're looking for a driven Legal Professional in our Cape Town Office who will be responsible for rendering professional legal advice, acting on behalf of LAW FOR ALL policy holders by way of informal mediation and negotiations to solve legal disputes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

LLB Degree

Admission as an attorney or advocate

Ability to speak, write and understand two official African languages of which Sotho / Tswana should be one or both,

Experience in family and estate related matters advantageous

Computer literate, excellent verbal and written communication skills and initiative,

Excellent Team Player

Ability to work with little or no supervision

Positive and motivated individual

Also possess the attributes as set out under the heading skills, ability and knowledge,

Strong drafting skills.

Ability to work flexible hours

Creative problem solving capabilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Duties, as set out below, is not limited to same, any reasonable request made by LAW for ALL or demands that the office might require will be the responsibility of the Legal Professional to comply with and/or attend to)

Responsible for taking down comprehensive instructions from policy holders during personal consultations or telephonically, or by receipt of written instructions by letter, email; and supply immediate basic legal and product advice if required

Attend to family and estate related matters

Explaining the LAW FOR ALL process in detail to members as well as the exclusion procedure.

Attend to drafting of warning letters, referrals where applicable, letters to policy holders and third parties as well as settlement agreements.

Supply regular progress reports and/or feedback to policy holders on their pending files. Feedback must be provided to policy holders at least twice a month or as often as the legal matter dictates.

Comprehensive notes to be made on all pending files when taking instructions and or providing advice and/or follow ups etc.

Verbal and written interpretation of the law to the legal matters and reflection thereof on the files in a comprehensive manner.

Applying the legal principles to the facts of the matter and providing policy holders with legal opinions, whether written or telephonically.

Research legal relevant topics to remain aware of all current laws in a particular legal scenario.

Follow instructions left by management in file notes or via e-mail or verbal instruction

Ensuring compliance with the Legal and Claims policies as well as policy considerations

Maintaining effective relationships with administration and support staff.

Drafting of wills, letters, representations and settlement agreements

Mediation for the purposes of solving or assisting the policy holders legal issue at hand

Assessing merits of legal cases for the purposes of legal advice to policy holders and/or for ascertaining whether the policy holder qualifies for litigation cover in terms of Law for All products/policies

Ensuring accuracy and compliance when escalating matters to our claims department with minimal returns

Exceptional performance delivery

Verification of policy payment history monthly.

Follow rejection/exclusion procedures

Proper administration of his/her file load of pending case files; and diarising system.

Attending to all tasks in timeframe provided

WHAT WE OFFER

• An Agile Team

Competitive (with benefits)

Professional Development

• A flexible schedule accommodating both office and remote work

Cool Team

LIPCO - LAW FOR ALL is an award-winning company, listed as one of the Top 20 places in South Africa by the Top Employers Institute.

Submit your CV and copy of your qualifications today

If you haven't received any communication from us within two weeks following the deadline, please be advised that your application has not been successful.

1. Stable track record
2. Should be 45 or younger
3. Salary: R20,000- R25,000
4. Must have Ghost Practice experience

Warrick de Wet Redman Attorneys is a well-established law firm known for providing high-quality legal services and a client-focused approach. We are currently seeking a highly organized and professional Legal Secretary to join our team. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent administrative skills, and the ability to provide comprehensive support to attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to attorneys, including drafting, formatting, and preparing legal documents and correspondence
• Conduct accurate typing from dictation and handwritten notes
• Open, manage, and close client files in accordance with firm procedures
• Maintain and update case management systems and filing systems (electronic and hard copy)
• Schedule appointments, manage attorney calendars, and coordinate meetings
• File, photocopy, and scan documents, ensuring all records are kept up to date
• Liaise with clients, courts, counsel, and other parties in a professional and timely manner
• Assist with preparation of court bundles and trial documents
• Perform general administrative support as required

Requirements

• Proven experience as a legal secretary (experience in litigation and/or commercial transactions will be an advantage)
• Strong understanding of legal processes and terminology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of accuracy, speed, and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Professional appearance and demeanour

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Catherine Schmuhl

This is a full-time on-site role in Muscat, Oman for a Legal Counsel. The Legal Counsel will provide legal advice to the Firm, negotiate contracts, prepare legal documents, resolve legal issues, and manage outside counsel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm, focusing on providing legal counsel to multinational clients.
• Strong expertise in multiple areas of law, such as corporate law, commercial transactions, employment law, intellectual property, and litigation.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record of handling complex legal matters and delivering practical and strategic legal advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand clients' business objectives and provide commercially viable legal solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop junior legal professionals.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining client confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize competing demands
• Experience managing outside counsel
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Law degree from an accredited university

We are seeking a motivated and highly organized Legal Administrator to join our company based in Durban North.

In this pivotal role, you will be essential to the smooth and efficient operation of our company provide legal advice and attending to general administrative matters.

This role will require attention to day to day general basic administration with legal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and manage the company's contracts and agreements, ensuring all documentation is accurate and properly filed.
• Compliance: Assist with maintaining corporate records, filing regulatory documents, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and internal policies.
• Legal Administration: Provide comprehensive administrative support to general staff, with document review & oversight.
• Document Management: Organize and maintain both physical and digital legal files and databases, ensuring easy access and confidentiality.
• General Administration: Attending to basic general administration duties as required by the company.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience in a legal support role, preferably within a corporate legal department or as a paralegal.
• Education: A diploma or bachelor's degree in law, legal administration, business with legal skills, or a related field is preferred.
• Skills:
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent Proficiency with Computer usage Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Computer Usage) is non-negotiable.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities.

Apply with CV detailing experience and qualifications.

Note: Its imperative your CV is updated, clearly formatted and well written to be considered for this post. We are also not seeking a part-time consultancy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• Do you excellent MS Office Skills ?

Work Location: In person

At Smollan, we're on an evolutionary journey where we're shifting our story. We're looking for truly unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Where our people are cared for, happy, and inspired in building an extraordinary place to work.

Our organization is looking for a
Group Legal Advisor
to review commercial agreements, provide legal and business-focused advice, and identify legal risks. This role will support the Group General Counsel and/or Assistant General Counsel.

As a Group Legal Advisor, you will be responsible for:

• Statutory and Regulatory Administration:
  Ensuring compliance with the Companies Act and CIPC, advising on corporate governance best practices, and staying up to date on changes in relevant laws.
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation:
  Drafting and amending commercial contracts, negotiating with clients and suppliers, and tracking and reporting on contractual issues to Exco.
• Legal Advisory and Compliance:
  Providing support on general legal issues, interpreting laws and regulations, and coordinating with external legal assistance. You will also engage with the Board, business executives, and regulatory bodies as needed.

What are we looking for?

To qualify for this role, you should have:

• An admitted attorney of the High Court with a Degree/NQF level 7.
• Approximately six years of overall experience in a top-tier law firm or multi-national corporation, with required experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Desirable experience includes financial services, corporate/company secretarial work, or mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong skills in critical thinking, commercial acumen, communication, and problem-solving.