Legal Assistant
Urang Group Ltd
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Stellenbosch • South Africa
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Salary
💰 ZAR 25,000 - ZAR 30,000 per month
About the role
- Review and respond to formal leaseholder correspondence, including letters and complaints.
- Assist property managers in drafting responses regarding disputes, service charge queries and management issues.
- Support preparation of documentation for RTM and FTT matters.
- Conduct basic legal and regulatory research related to UK property management.
- Prepare professional written responses to solicitors, leaseholders and other parties.
- Compile documentation for tribunal cases or potential disputes.
- Maintain accurate records of correspondence and legal-related matters.
- Work closely with property managers to ensure consistent communication and appropriate handling of contentious matters.
- Monitor ongoing disputes and track deadlines.
- Assist in preparing summaries and reports for senior management where disputes escalate.
Requirements
- 2–3 years’ experience in legal assistant, paralegal, or legal administrative roles.
- Experience in property law, leasehold management, or dispute resolution is advantageous.
- Strong written communication skills; ability to draft professional correspondence.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
- Ability to analyse letters and identify key issues.
- Strong research skills; ability to summarise information clearly.
- Professional and calm when dealing with challenging correspondence.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Benefits
- Remote Role
- Working Hours: Monday – Friday, aligned to UK business hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchdispute resolutionproperty lawleasehold managementdocumentation preparationcorrespondence draftingrecord maintenancereport preparationsummarisation
Soft Skills
written communicationattention to detailorganisational abilitiesanalytical skillsprofessionalismcalmness under pressureindependence