Legal Assistant

SUMMARY:
Are you passionate about estates and wills? Do you thrive in a dynamic legal environment? We are seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our client's team.  Join the team and be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise in estates and wills will be valued and appreciated.

POSITION INFO:
Role: Legal Assistant
Location: Hermanus, Western Cape
Salary: R 12 000.00

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the winding up of estates, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
• Report estates to the Master and follow up on necessary procedures.
• Drafting of L&D (Liquidation and Distribution) statements with meticulous attention to detail.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team, including file management and client correspondence and other general law work.

• Admitted attorney with a minimum of two years of experience in estates and wills, OR a paralegal with extensive experience in relevant areas.
• Strong understanding of legal accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Ghost software or similar legal software preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.