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Paralegal

Support attorneys with case prep, research, and document management.

business Office payments Avg: R28,000

description Overview

Paralegals help with legal research, drafting documents, filing, and case coordination. Roles exist in law firms, corporates, and legal aid organisations.

**A Day in the Life:**
Document drafting, liaising with clients, court/admin deadlines, and organising case files.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:30

Review case priorities and deadlines

10:00

Draft documents and compile evidence

13:00

Client and court/admin follow-ups

15:30

File management and attorney briefings

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Legal Admin Assistant

0-2

Step 2

Paralegal

2-6

Step 3

Senior Paralegal

6-10

Step 4

Legal Operations / Practice Manager

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 18,000 - R 45,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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