Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Virtual Assistant

Grace

850/mo
Vereeniging , South Africa
Looking for Full-time
8 hours/day
Availability: US / EU / Asia timezone

Profile Description

Detail-oriented legal professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Law (North West University) and experience in litigation support, legal research, and contract drafting. Skilled at preparing pleadings, affidavits, notices, and contracts to court formatting standards, and at managing attorney diaries, court deadlines, and active case files using case management systems. Experienced in client and attorney liaison, electronic and physical file management, and bookkeeping with Sage Pastel Accounting. O...

Top Skills

Contract Review · 4 yearsDocument Management · 4 yearsEmail Management · 4 yearsEmail Support · 4 yearsExecutive Assistant Services · 4 years

Skills & Expertise

Virtual Assistance & Admin

Email ManagementAdvanced
Document ManagementAdvanced
Meeting CoordinationAdvanced
Executive Assistant ServicesAdvanced
Personal Assistant ServicesAdvanced
Calendar ManagementAdvanced
Data EntryAdvanced
Monday.comIntermediate

Specialized Skills

Contract ReviewAdvanced
Legal ResearchAdvanced
Paralegal ServicesAdvanced
Terms & ConditionsAdvanced

Sales & Business Development

Cold Email OutreachIntermediate

AI & Automation

Claude/Anthropic APIBeginner

Customer Success

Email SupportAdvanced
Phone SupportAdvanced
Video SupportAdvanced

Data & Analytics

Excel (Advanced)Advanced
Google Sheets (Advanced)Advanced

Design & Creative

CanvaAdvanced

Finance & Accounting

BookkeepingAdvanced
Payroll ProcessingAdvanced
Accounts Payable/ReceivableAdvanced
Financial ReportingAdvanced
SageIntermediate
XeroBeginner

Work Experience

Litigation Secretary

Lamprecht Attorneys

Nov 2024 - Jun 2026

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepared, typed and proofread legal documents including summonses, pleadings, affidavits, motions, notices and contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court formatting standards. • Managed attorney diaries and coordinated court dates and deadlines across a full active caseload, maintaining uninterrupted case progression. • Handled professional correspondence by email, telephone and in...

Financial ReportingPayroll ProcessingAccounts Payable/ReceivableBookkeepingSageExcel (Advanced)Phone SupportEmail SupportClaude/Anthropic APIParalegal Services

Office Administrator

Top Carpets and Floors

Feb 2024 - Oct 2024

Job Responsibilities:

• Processed supplier and customer invoices using Sage Pastel Accounting. • Drove daily processing of creditors and debtors, handling up to 10 invoices per day received for completed installations. • Organised and maintained filing systems for customer and supplier documentation. • Conducted weekly and monthly stock control and data processing. • Coordinated communication with suppliers and assist...

Calendar ManagementEmail ManagementData EntryDocument ManagementMeeting CoordinationExecutive Assistant ServicesMonday.comPersonal Assistant ServicesZoho CRMPhone Support

Legal Consultant

Global Phashash Group

Mar 2023 - Nov 2023

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducted legal research on legislation, regulations and case law to inform legal strategy. • Drafted and reviewed contracts, agreements, memorandums and policies to ensure legal compliance. • Produced monthly legal reports summarising research findings. • Supported the negotiation of contractual agreements between stakeholders. • Performed general administrative and legal support duties as requ...

Calendar ManagementEmail ManagementDocument ManagementMeeting CoordinationContract ReviewLegal ResearchParalegal ServicesExcel (Advanced)Financial ReportingAccounts Payable/Receivable

Secretary

S Suleman Attorneys

Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

Job Responsibilities:

• Operated the switchboard and frontline reception, assisting walk-in clients. • Drafted legal correspondence, contracts and notices. • Performed bookkeeping duties including client invoicing, statement issuance and account reconciliations. • Liaised with clients and attorneys to provide regular case status updates. • Organised and maintained structured filing systems.

Calendar ManagementEmail ManagementDocument ManagementMeeting CoordinationExecutive Assistant ServicesPersonal Assistant ServicesParalegal ServicesBookkeepingAccounts Payable/ReceivableFinancial Reporting

Quick Stats

Age29 years
English LevelFluent
Other Languages
AfrikaansFluent
ZuluConversational
ID VerificationNot verified

Education

Bachelor's Degree

North-West University

2015 - 2018