Johannesburg: Junior Legal Advisor posted by Headhunters

Our Client in the Financial Industry is seeking to employ a Legal Advisor to their team based in Johannesburg.

Requirements:

• South African university degree: LLB, BCom-LLB, or BA-LLB.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum of 1 year of post-admission experience.
• Knowledge of Labour, Criminal, and Civil law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT and interested in legal tech advancements.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Adaptable and able to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrates empathy and a strong commitment to public service.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Provide professional and timely legal advice telephonically to clients.
• Draft and send written correspondence on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Maximize the use of AI tools (e.g., My AI Lawyer) to improve efficiency and advice quality.
• Determine whether legal matters can be resolved via the helpline before escalating.
• Remain up to date with legal developments, particularly in Labour, Criminal, and Civil law.
• Handle all queries with empathy, professionalism, and within prescribed timeframes.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and legal advice provided.
• Contribute to the refinement of tech-enabled legal services.
• Promote and support the use of digital solutions within the legal team.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.