Law Society Of SA 2017 Job Vacancy Legal Counsellor at LegalWise
- Permanent Junior EE position
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Undisclosed cost to company
- Job 2129928 | Ref LW042/2017
Closing Date : 29th August 2017
About the Position
Purpose of the Role:
LegalWise seeks to employ a Legal Counsellor to render excellent service by assisting Members to be in the best position they can be through professional representation.
You will be responsible for:
- Rendering general legal advice
- Administering miscellaneous files (general issues of legal advice and problem resolution given by Legal Counsellor.
- Consultations with Members and providing telephonic advice;
- General administration duties, e.g. diarising of files, drafting correspondence, perusing incoming correspondence and data capturing
- General Branch duties as requested
- Providing regular feedback to Members, Branch Managers, Senior Legal Counsellors and Head office
- Assisting with ad hoc tasks as and when required.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Completed a legal degree or completed 2nd year LLB
- Admitted Attorney advantageous
- Must be Fluent in English and Zulu language
Other Requirements:
- Must relocate on own cost
- ITC/criminal check will be a requirement
- Applicable Psychometric assessment/s will be a requirement.
- Must have valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
Desired Skills
- Skills and Competencies Required: –
- Good people skills and able to liaise professionally and effectively on all levels –
- Empathy and patience in dealing with Members –
- Good consultation skills –
- Problem solving abilities and negotiation skills –
- Managing work (including time management) –
- Building customer loyalty and customer focus –
- Good communication skills –
- Following up and providing feedback –
- Must be proficient in English and the Zulu language
Desired Work Experience
- 1 to 2 years Legal Advisory
- 1 to 2 years Legal Advisory
Desired Qualification Accreditation
- Degree