Junior Legal Advisor

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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.

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