Legal/Administration Assistant at The Sovereign Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

The applicant must be a fluent and articulate English and Afrikaans speaker holding an undergraduate degree obtained from a reputable tertiary institution. Applicants with a legal background or experience in working at a law firm will receive preference.

The successful applicant will assist two to three lawyers in the office in the following areas and be responsible for:

• Liaising with clients on their behalf and joining in client meetings from time to time;
• Collection of FICA documents and checking if in accordance with international standards;
• Preparing summaries of legal structures to be incorporated or established in offshore jurisdictions;
• Research in relation to international company and trust laws;
• Arranging courier of documents to our international offices;
• Liaising with colleagues in international offices in relation to progress of incorporating or establishing the relevant company or trust structures;
• Checking and completing company and trust application forms;
• Booking of flights and accommodation for local and international travels.
• The successful applicant will be based in Cape Town. There will be the opportunity to contribute to the wider functioning of the office, working closely with our international offices to ensure excellent client service around the world. There is also the possibility of becoming a business consultant for the company in the future which involves local and international traveling.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE

A basic salary of R8 000 together with a medical aid contribution (R1 800) and retirement annuity contribution (5% of basic salary) after three months of employment.