Paralegal
FirstRand
Date: 1 day ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
To ensure efficient and effective support to the Legal Department for maximum output in the delivery of legal services and to act as an intermediary between the Legal Team and Internal / External contacts
To undertake legal work including preparation of first drafts and first legal review of standard agreements for Legal Advisors and Legal Heads Hello Future Paralegal Secretary Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen As part of our team in FNB FirstRand Short Term Insurance, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change Are you someone who can:
To undertake legal work including preparation of first drafts and first legal review of standard agreements for Legal Advisors and Legal Heads Hello Future Paralegal Secretary Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen As part of our team in FNB FirstRand Short Term Insurance, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change Are you someone who can:
- Increase operational efficiency and suggestion of solutions which will enhance cost effectiveness.
- Deliver tasks within agreed processes, timelines and operating standards.
- Perform administrative functions in support of the Legal function,
- Comply with governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements.
- Maintain a comprehensive and up to date document library Provision of support to Legal team to source required documentation.
- Ensure all SLA's are in place and managed accordingly and conduct spot audits to ensure contract and SLA terms are being adhered to, both by the suppliers and the business units
- Efficiently and effectively query response and delivery of duties that is accurate and timeous.
- Have Matric and Legal Secretarial Diploma or Paralegal qualification.
- 2 - 4 years relevant experience in Legal administration in a law firm, legal department, or legal insurance.
- Have the above experience in Civil Law, Family Law, Labour Law, and Criminal Law and experience in processing bill of costs in line with Court Tariffs
- Familiarise themselves with Law on Call and the service the product provides to customers.
- Proficient in legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
- Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and software applications.
- Opportunities to network and collaborate
- A challenging working environment
- Opportunities to innovate
- Adaptable and curious
- Analyse complex data sets
- Thrive in a collaborative environment
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