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Paralegal
Posted 3 days ago
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About The Role
Based in our Worcester HQ Office , we are recruiting for a diligent Paralegal in our Real Estate Healthcare Team. This team act for buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers and lenders in commercial property transactions. Working with clients such as healthcare providers, veterinarians, pharmacist and dental practitioners.
The Paralegal role objective is to undertake routine legal tasks including:
- Undertaking legal research, using appropriate methods and sourcing, presenting the results in an accurate and timely manner.
- Drafting legal documents using appropriate precedents and templates.
- Ensure all work complies with risk management policies and procedures, in line with GDPR.
- Provide legal support to the team and act as a legal resource, providing help where required.
- Diary management for the team, ensuring all deadlines are met in a timely manner.
- Undertaking legal processes, under supervision, such as routine file management.
- Take an active role with the Paralegal and Trainee (PT) group and attend networking events or careers fairs.
- Take an active part in promoting the firm and department through social media channels such as LinkedIn, X and Facebook.
About You
As a Paralegal you will need to have:
- Legal qualification, preferably post LPC or working towards (or equivalent).
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team and to offer support to peers where required.
- Client service focussed.
- Proactive self-starter who demonstrates a willingness to learn and the ability to manage a growing workload.
- IT literacy and accurate typing capability.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Excellent organisational capability with attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
About Us
Benefits of working with us as a Paralegal include:
- 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
- Bonus scheme
- Life Assurance
- Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
- Healthcare cash-plan
- 1/3 gym membership contribution
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Happy People/Perks at Work benefits portal
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Flu vaccinations
Is HCR the smart move for you?
HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed.
Why HCR people love their jobs
Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we’ll back your good ideas. Our “Passion for People” lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples’ energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive.
What career progression will HCR offer you?
HCR’s growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams.
What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for?
As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We’re flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards.
With ten offices in England and Wales our well-established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full-service legal offering no matter where they’re located. We’ve expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons resulted in a full service regional hub being established in the heart of the Waterside innovation area centre of Northampton. Our London and Cambridge continue to grow apace.
With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need, when they need it.
As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients.We are privileged to be an armed forces-friendly organisation.
We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.
A note for recruitment agencies – The HCR Resourcing Team is responsible for recruitment across the firm, and where possible will use direct hiring methods. We do work with a Preferred Supplier List, and where appropriate, we will release vacancies to those agencies who we deem most appropriate to support us. Only those agencies will be invited to submit candidates via our recruitment portal. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee or Partner of HCR will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable. Furthermore, we retain the right to pursue these candidates without query of ownership
#J-18808-LjbffrParalegal
Posted 15 days ago
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Minimum Requirements:
- Well presentable and professional Afrikaans speaking female
- Afrikaans and English first and second languages a must (Full proficiency in both – Afr & Eng client base)
- 5 years Legal Secretarial experience at a law firm (Litigation / Estates / Trust etc.), OR Junior Attorney a must
- Trusts experience highly advantageous / preferred
- Computer literate in MS Office, including MS Excel
- Strong administration skills important
- Able to work independently
- Own vehicle a must
- Non smoker
- Stable employment record and contactable references
- To start as soon as possible
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Full Trust administration duties for Trust Advisory firm
- Compiling Trust Deeds, Trust amendments etc. (Training provided)
- Travel and attend to Master’s Offices
- Drafting and typing of legal documentation, beneficial ownership registrations, resolutions etc.
- General secretarial and administrative duties
Salary: R15 000 – R20 000 gross (slightly negotiable depending on relevant experience).
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Posted 6 days ago
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- Liaise with clients in cases of confirming consultation time and date.
- Court filing.
- Opening of files.
- Drafting of correspondence letters.
- Drafting of pleadings.
- Taking clients to doctors for medical assessments on RAF matters.
- Lodging RAF claims at the RAF.
- Indexing and paginating of files.
- Service of court papers.
- Researching of law.
- South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
- Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
- Matric
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general office software.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
Paralegal
Posted 6 days ago
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- Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries, memoranda, and legal opinions
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, affidavits, notices, and correspondence
- Assist attorneys in case preparation, file management, and court document filings
- Manage and organise case files, both physical and digital, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Liaise with clients, courts, government departments, and other stakeholders
- Schedule consultations, hearings, and maintain attorney calendars
- Monitor case progress and follow up on deadlines and required submissions
- Provide general administrative support to attorneys and the office team
- South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
- Must not have participated on the programme before.
- Matric
- Paralegal Certificate, Diploma in Law, or relevant legal qualification
Transfer Paralegal
Posted 1 day ago
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Transfer Paralegal – Tokai, Steenberg
Tokai, Cape Town
Industry: Legal / Conveyancing
We are currently seeking an experienced Transfer Paralegal to join a reputable law firm based in Tokai, Steenberg . If you have a strong background in property transfers and a passion for delivering high-quality client service, we’d love to hear from you!
- Manage full property transfer process from instruction to finalization
- Liaise with clients, banks, estate agents, and municipalities
- Draft and prepare all necessary transfer documents
- Ensure compliance with all legal and financial regulations
- Work across multiple transactions with accuracy and efficiency
- Attend to lodgement and registration at the Deeds Office
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Transfer Paralegal
- Experience working with all major banks
- Proficient in Lexis Convey and E4
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and handle high volumes
- Excellent communication and client service skills
Paralegal I
Posted 2 days ago
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- Attend to and manage standard anti-counterfeiting and general trademark litigations such as oppositions, infringements, and company name objection matters.
- Prepare and draft schedules, standard affidavits, standard agreements, etc.
- Prepare letters of demand.
- Maintain records on Patricia system.
- Deal with urgent matters promptly and efficiently, ensuring all urgent tasks are completed on time.
- Handle difficult and advanced telephone inquiries skillfully.
- Conduct and/or organize trade investigations.
- Prepare monthly or quarterly reports for clients on the status of various matters being handled on their behalf.
- Prepare RTAXpert and complaint affidavits for submission to SAPS and SARS.
- Draft civil summons and other court pleadings.
- Draft Default Judgment applications and brief Counsel.
- Liaise with correspondent attorneys in different jurisdictions.
- Assist with invoicing.
- Liaise and coordinate with the Sheriffs regarding writ executions.
- Liaise with the Police, CIPC, and SARS officials in all matters relating to Anti-Counterfeiting.
Immigration Paralegal
Posted 6 days ago
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Position Title:Immigration Paralegal
Job Location: Observatory - Cape Town
Job Type:Full Time - Hybrid
Level:Associate
We are looking for anImmigration Paralegalwith a background in consulting with and assisting private individuals and corporate companies (large and small) with all immigration matters.
Minimum Criteria :
- Legal degree or Certificate - Paralegal Practice with immigration experience (US experience - beneficial).
Responsibilities :
- Provide instruction and advice to client’s employees and foreign nationals on best practices and procedures. Work closely with clients to gather and organize supporting data.
- Prepare forms, support letters, and other documents according to information received from clients based on case type.
- Coordinate with Onsite employees regarding documents required for Applications. Communicate with clients regarding case processing and procedural issues.
- Prepare monthly status expiration reports and regularly updated Portfolio tracking system. Update databases and utilize case management tools effectively and efficiently to monitor cases and track deadlines.
General Requirements :
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Immigration.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal (English) communication skills.
- Familiarity with search engines, case management tools, and related systems.
- Dynamic individual with a willingness to work in a 3pm to 11pm shift.
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Conveyancing Paralegal
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SUMMARY:
Our client is a leading South African law firm with a reputation for integrity and excellence. They have an urgent need for a competent Conveyancing Paralegal who is presentable, able to work consistently under pressure and is a good communicator.
Recruiter:
SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC
Job Ref:
DUR003285/IK
Date posted:
Friday, June 27, 2025
Location:
Sandton, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Our client is a leading South African law firm with a reputation for integrity and excellence. They have an urgent need for a competent Conveyancing Paralegal who is presentable, able to work consistently under pressure and is a good communicator.
POSITION INFO:
Minimum Job Requirements:
- National Diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 6 to 10 years’ experience working in a Conveyancing environment.
- Experienced Paralegal with both transfer and bonds experience with Standard Bank and Nedbank Bank.
- In-depth knowledge of the full spectrum of conveyancing transactions is essential.
- Experience in commercial mortgage bonds, a strong advantage.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Knowledge of basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- Knowledge of FICA.
- Drafting resident/home loan mortgage bond documents for the major banks.
- Dealing with all aspects of the conveyancing process.
- Preparing documents.
- Communicating with clients and relevant partners.
- Working with banks (Standard Bank and Nedbank), with regards to mortgage banks and associated software platforms.
- Ability to work independently and to use initiative.
- Meticulous and ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise duties and handle pressure while keeping calm.
- Multi-tasking.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and written.
- Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and plan.
- Customer focussed.
- Constructive teamwork.
- Well organised and conscientious.
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Legal
- Industries Advertising Services
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- Draft and arrange execution of corporate documents
- Assist with opening of corporate bank accounts
- Handle periodic bank compliance reviews of group companies
- Provide support with various ad hoc projects/tasks
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#J-18808-LjbffrJunior Paralegal
Posted 17 days ago
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Paralegal to join our legal team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will support the team by efficiently managing administrative tasks, coordinating document execution, implementing and maintaining a robust contract storage system, and managing the systems we use to store company documents. This role will significantly reduce the administrative burden on senior team members by ensuring smooth and effective document management processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and organise legal documentation and filing systems.
- Coordinate document execution processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Assist team members and external stakeholders with executing contracts, providing clear instructions and guidance.
- Implement and maintain an effective and secure contract storage system.
- Ensure contracts are securely stored, indexed, and easily retrievable.
- Regularly review the contract storage system to ensure compliance and accessibility.
- Oversee and maintain the company’s central storage repositories, including systems such as the Google Drive repository and Virtual Data Room (VDR).
- Maintain and organise the company’s document storage systems, including the VDR and Google Drive.
- Ensure documents are accurately uploaded, securely stored, and easily accessible across all platforms.
- Regularly audit these systems for accuracy and completeness.
- Train and support users in effectively accessing and using document repositories.
- Serve as administrator of the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system.
- Ensure the company’s contracts are accurately and well-maintained by owning the filing and recordation of all contracts in the company’s Google Drive repository and CLM system.
- Maintain an up-to-date contract register.
- Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes with respect to speed, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Monitor deadlines and maintain calendars related to document submissions and filings.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners to gather required documents and information.
- Proactively identify and escalate any documentation or compliance issues to senior team members.
Job Specification
- Diploma or degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
- Experience working as a junior associate, in-house counsel, contracts manager, and/or paralegal in a large law firm or in-house legal department.
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Google Drive, CLM systems, virtual data rooms).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Capable of professionally managing confidential and highly sensitive information.
- Possesses creative problem-solving abilities and an exemplary level of responsiveness.
- Familiarity with fintech, cryptocurrency, or financial services.
- Proficiency with legal documentation and execution processes.
- Detail-oriented: Ensures accuracy in all aspects of work.
- Organised: Strong ability to maintain structured and accessible filing systems.
- Proactive: Anticipates needs and proactively addresses issues.
- Excellent communicator: Clear, professional communication with team members and external partners.
What We Offer
- Impactful and Purposeful Work: You will be helping to drive financial inclusion across Africa.
- Remote-First Flexibility: We embrace a fully remote work environment.
- Global & Diverse Team: You will have the opportunity to work with talented professionals from 25+ countries across the world, in a multicultural and collaborative environment.
- Learning & Development: Access to resources, support, and autonomy to grow professionally.
- Mental Health Support Services: Your mental well-being matters to us.
- Compensation & Benefits: We offer competitive compensation and meaningful health coverage, and all full-time employees are participants in our stock option plan.
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Are you up for the challenge? Apply today and be part of shaping the future of FinTech. Let's innovate, disrupt, and lead together!
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