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FirstRand Bank

Banking, corporate finance, and insurance group

Paralegal Secretary

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportPosted on Nov 6
Full-timeRandburg, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Matric and a Legal Secretarial Diploma or Paralegal qualification are required.
  • Two to four years of relevant experience in legal administration in a law firm, legal department, or legal insurance are required.
  • Experience in Civil Law, Family Law, Labour Law, and Criminal Law, including processing bills of costs in line with Court Tariffs, is required.
  • Familiarity with Law on Call and the services the product provides to customers is required.
  • Proficiency in legal terminology, procedures, and documentation is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and software applications is required.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
  • The ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively is required.
  • The ability to analyze complex data sets is required.

Responsibilities

  • Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness.
  • Deliver tasks within agreed processes, timelines, and operating standards.
  • Perform administrative functions in support of the Legal function.
  • Comply with governance requirements relating to legislation and audits.
  • Maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date document library and support the Legal team in sourcing required documentation.
  • Ensure all service-level agreements are in place and managed accordingly, and conduct spot audits to ensure suppliers and business units adhere to contract and service-level agreement terms.
  • Respond to queries and deliver duties accurately and on time.

About the Company

FirstRand Bank

Banking, corporate finance, and insurance group

FirstRand Bank is a large South African financial services group that combines three main divisions: FNB, RMB, and Momentum. FNB handles retail and commercial banking, RMB focuses on corporate and investment banking, and Momentum provides insurance. The company’s product lineup spans everyday banking and lending for individuals, corporate and investment banking services for businesses, and life and other insurance products. It differentiates itself by operating as a confederation of specialized divisions under one group, allowing each unit to focus on its core strengths while sharing the group’s financial backing. The goal is to deliver a broad, integrated set of financial services for retail customers, businesses, and insurers across the country and beyond.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded
1838

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