Job Summary
Our client, a well-established organisation operating within the legal and financial services industry, is seeking to employ an Junior Legal Advisor to join their team based in Johannesburg.
Requirements
- LLB, BCom-LLB, or BA-LLB required
- Must be an Admitted Attorney of the High Court with at least 1 year of post-articles experience
- Good foundational knowledge and experience in the following legal fields: Labour, Criminal and Civil
- Ability to work with AI tools such as Chat GPT and an interest in technological changes in the profession
- Computer literacy with Microsoft products
- Able to work well under pressure, have good time management skills and adapt quickly
- Empathetic, want to serve the people of South Africa and believe in the alignment of their role with purpose and values
- Ability to attend to work within certain time prescribed periods
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Provide daily telephonic legal advice to clients
- Correspond on clients’ behalf
- Collaborate across departments to resolve client matters
- Utilize AI tools, including My AI Lawyer, to provide efficient and high-quality legal advice
- Ensure effective use of the helpline before escalating cases to the claims department
- Assist clients with legal challenges in line with company services and offerings
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.