The following professional vacancy has arisen within our establishment for a qualified and customer-focused legal professional. We are seeking a permanent Legal Assistant to join our Nelspruit branch, providing essential administrative support and paralegal assistance to our legal counsellors and clients.
Job Details
- Position Title: Legal Assistant
- Location: Nelspruit Branch
- Employer: Legal Expenses Insurance South Africa Limited (LEZA/Scorpion)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Positions Available: 1
- Reference Number: SLP-078-25
- Salary Grade: PASS1
- Industry: Legal
- Reporting To: Branch Manager
- Working Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-16:30, Alternate Saturdays 09:00-12:30
- Closing Date: 17 October 2025
About LEZA/Scorpion
Legal Expenses Insurance South Africa Limited (LEZA/Scorpion) is a leading legal protection provider committed to offering accessible legal solutions to our members. We maintain the highest standards of professional service and ethical conduct while providing comprehensive legal support to our clients across South Africa.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this position is to provide administrative and professional support to Legal Counsellors at branch level, assisting members with legal advice and paralegal solutions within the company’s set parameters and Membership Agreement framework.
Key Responsibilities
As a Legal Assistant at LEZA/Scorpion, you will be expected to:
Client Services & Consultation
- Consult with members and attend to clients, providing legal advice and assistance
- Provide regular updates and feedback to clients on their case progress
- Offer paralegal solutions to common legal problems within company parameters
- Maintain professional client relationships and service standards
File & Case Management
- Ensure all case files are properly maintained and regularly updated
- Manage correspondence by dispatching incoming and outgoing legal documents
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for all legal matters
- Support legal counsellors with case preparation and management
Administrative Support
- Attend to general administrative tasks associated with legal matters
- Handle office correspondence and document management
- Maintain organized filing systems and database records
- Assist with branch administrative functions as required
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this position, candidates must have:
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
- National Certificate/Diploma in Paralegal Studies or MENU 1 (internal applicants)
- Minimum 1 year experience in a legal environment
- Legal Interns: Completed 6 months internship with signed POE and core legal trainings
Skills and Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Technical Competencies
- Professional legal knowledge and product understanding
- Computer literacy and administrative proficiency
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong customer service orientation and integrity
- Planning and organizational abilities
- Persistence and personal growth orientation
- Administrative and computer systems orientation
Personal Attributes
- High integrity and ethical standards
- Customer-focused approach
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Professional demeanor and appearance
What We Offer
- Permanent employment with job security
- Competitive salary package (PASS1 grade)
- Professional work environment
- Career development opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Regular working hours with alternate Saturdays
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit:
- Updated comprehensive CV
- Certified copies of qualifications (Matric and Paralegal)
- Certified copy of ID document
- Proof of legal experience and training
- Indication of race, gender and disability status (for Employment Equity)
Submit applications to: recruitment@scorpion.biz
Reference Number: SLP078/25 (must be quoted in application)
Closing Date
🗓 17 October 2025
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- If not contacted within 2 weeks of closing date, consider application unsuccessful
- Employment of family relatives is strictly prohibited
- Company is committed to Employment Equity targets
- All information handled according to privacy protection policies
Why This Opportunity Matters
This Legal Assistant role offers more than just administrative duties – it provides a pathway to build a meaningful career in the legal services industry with a respected organization. Your contribution will directly impact clients’ access to legal assistance and support.
Final Thoughts
If you are a qualified legal professional with paralegal training, legal experience, and a passion for helping clients navigate legal challenges, this position at LEZA/Scorpion offers a stable career with competitive benefits in the growing legal services sector.
Join our professional legal team – apply via email before 17 October 2025!
The following professional vacancy has arisen within our establishment for a qualified and customer-focused legal professional. We are seeking a permanent Legal Assistant to join our Nelspruit branch, providing essential administrative support and paralegal assistance to our legal counsellors and clients.
Job Details
- Position Title: Legal Assistant
- Location: Nelspruit Branch
- Employer: Legal Expenses Insurance South Africa Limited (LEZA/Scorpion)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Positions Available: 1
- Reference Number: SLP-078-25
- Salary Grade: PASS1
- Industry: Legal
- Reporting To: Branch Manager
- Working Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-16:30, Alternate Saturdays 09:00-12:30
- Closing Date: 17 October 2025
About LEZA/Scorpion
Legal Expenses Insurance South Africa Limited (LEZA/Scorpion) is a leading legal protection provider committed to offering accessible legal solutions to our members. We maintain the highest standards of professional service and ethical conduct while providing comprehensive legal support to our clients across South Africa.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this position is to provide administrative and professional support to Legal Counsellors at branch level, assisting members with legal advice and paralegal solutions within the company’s set parameters and Membership Agreement framework.
Key Responsibilities
As a Legal Assistant at LEZA/Scorpion, you will be expected to:
Client Services & Consultation
- Consult with members and attend to clients, providing legal advice and assistance
- Provide regular updates and feedback to clients on their case progress
- Offer paralegal solutions to common legal problems within company parameters
- Maintain professional client relationships and service standards
File & Case Management
- Ensure all case files are properly maintained and regularly updated
- Manage correspondence by dispatching incoming and outgoing legal documents
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for all legal matters
- Support legal counsellors with case preparation and management
Administrative Support
- Attend to general administrative tasks associated with legal matters
- Handle office correspondence and document management
- Maintain organized filing systems and database records
- Assist with branch administrative functions as required
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this position, candidates must have:
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
- National Certificate/Diploma in Paralegal Studies or MENU 1 (internal applicants)
- Minimum 1 year experience in a legal environment
- Legal Interns: Completed 6 months internship with signed POE and core legal trainings
Skills and Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Technical Competencies
- Professional legal knowledge and product understanding
- Computer literacy and administrative proficiency
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong customer service orientation and integrity
- Planning and organizational abilities
- Persistence and personal growth orientation
- Administrative and computer systems orientation
Personal Attributes
- High integrity and ethical standards
- Customer-focused approach
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Professional demeanor and appearance
What We Offer
- Permanent employment with job security
- Competitive salary package (PASS1 grade)
- Professional work environment
- Career development opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Regular working hours with alternate Saturdays
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit:
- Updated comprehensive CV
- Certified copies of qualifications (Matric and Paralegal)
- Certified copy of ID document
- Proof of legal experience and training
- Indication of race, gender and disability status (for Employment Equity)
Submit applications to: recruitment@scorpion.biz
Reference Number: SLP078/25 (must be quoted in application)
Closing Date
🗓 17 October 2025
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- If not contacted within 2 weeks of closing date, consider application unsuccessful
- Employment of family relatives is strictly prohibited
- Company is committed to Employment Equity targets
- All information handled according to privacy protection policies
Why This Opportunity Matters
This Legal Assistant role offers more than just administrative duties – it provides a pathway to build a meaningful career in the legal services industry with a respected organization. Your contribution will directly impact clients’ access to legal assistance and support.
Final Thoughts
If you are a qualified legal professional with paralegal training, legal experience, and a passion for helping clients navigate legal challenges, this position at LEZA/Scorpion offers a stable career with competitive benefits in the growing legal services sector.
Join our professional legal team – apply via email before 17 October 2025!
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