Legal Administrator

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

POSITION INFO:
We are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented, and professional Legal Admin Intern to join our team through the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated young individual looking to gain practical workplace experience in a legal and administrative environment.
The successful candidate will support legal and administrative processes through accurate document management, record keeping, and general office coordination while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with filing, organising, and maintaining legal and administrative documents.
• Capture and update information accurately on internal systems and spreadsheets.
• Prepare, scan, copy, and compile legal documentation and reports.
• Ensure proper document control and record management practices are followed.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and general administrative coordination.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders professionally regarding documentation and administrative requirements.
• Conduct basic online research and gather information when required.
• Support the legal and compliance team with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Manage multiple administrative tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated in the YES Programme before.
• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• Qualification in Legal Secretary, Office Administration, Paralegal Studies, Law, or Business Administration will be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Comfortable working with structured and repetitive tasks.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and document management systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Professional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Eager to learn, proactive, and willing to gain experience in a legal environment.

• Attention to detail
• Professionalism and confidentiality
• Time management
• Administrative coordination
• Communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team