Professional Officer - Cape Town Admin and Office Management ~ LegalCape Town - Western CapeWe are looking for a meticulous and organized individual to support an Environmental Compliance team involved in significant litigation and environmental risk management. The successful candidate will manage legal documentation, conduct research, and provide essential administrative support.Key Skills & ExperienceTo excel in this role, you will need:Strong organizational and time management abilities: Efficiently prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.Exceptional written skills: Clearly articulate complex legal and administrative information.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Demonstrate advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Meticulous attention to detail: Ensure accuracy in all work products.Legal research and analysis skills: Conduct thorough research and summarize findings effectively.Adaptability and flexibility: Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Extended Key Skills & Experience ConsiderationsStrong administrative skills with a keen interest in legal and environmental issues.Prior legal experience is highly beneficial.Exceptional written communication and organizational skills.Experience with legal documentation, correspondence, and administrative processes.Competence in the principles of administrative justice and environmental law.Able to work independently, within a team, and under pressure.Computer literacy and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.Experience in the regulation, administration, compliance assurance, and enforcement of relevant laws.ResponsibilitiesLegal Documentation Management: Draft, review, and finalize a variety of legal documents, including contracts, correspondence, and reports.Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the legal team, such as maintaining accurate records.Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis under the guidance of legal professionals.Compliance Support: Assist in monitoring compliance with environmental regulations and preparing related reports and documentation.Litigation Support: Contribute to litigation processes by organizing documents and providing administrative assistance.Document Management: Maintain efficient document control systems and ensure secure storage of sensitive information.Extended Key ResponsibilitiesDraft and edit legal documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.Provide general administrative support, including scheduling, data management, and correspondence.Assist with legal research and preparation of litigation documentation.Manage and track administrative processes.Draft formal correspondence.Review submissions, contracts, MoUs, and MoAs for legal compliance.Assist with minute-taking, agendas, and logistics for meetings with internal and external stakeholders.Qualification: A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a B-Degree in Environmental law (LLB advantageous), including environmental law and/or administrative law.Experience: 2 - 5 years relevant legal experience required.Kindly note due to high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within 14 days of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.
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