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🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R18,500 – R37,000 ZAR. This role is suited for junior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Job Title:Virtual Paralegal & Administrative Assistant
Location:Remote (LATAM/South Africa). Need excellent English,Portuguese is a big plus
Employment Type:Full-time Independent Contractor (40 hours/week)
Salary Range:$1,500 - $2,000 per month
Time Zone:Eastern Time (ET)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Virtual Paralegal & Administrative Assistant to support a solo practitioner lawyer based in Orlando, Florida. This role is ideal for an experienced legal assistant with strong organizational skills, excellent English proficiency, and a keen eye for detail. The candidate will play a crucial role in streamlining legal operations, managing contracts, and optimizing administrative workflows.
Key Responsibilities
* Legal Administrative Support:Assist with document drafting, proofreading, and contract management, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Legal Administrative Support:Assist with document drafting, proofreading, and contract management, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Billing & Time Tracking:Enter billable hours into Clio and Bill4Time accurately and efficiently.
Billing & Time Tracking:Enter billable hours into Clio and Bill4Time accurately and efficiently.
* Client & Case Management:Organize and retrieve client meeting notes, maintain systematic records, and track case progress.
Client & Case Management:Organize and retrieve client meeting notes, maintain systematic records, and track case progress.
* Task Prioritization & Scheduling:Manage daily schedules, prioritize tasks, and ensure the lawyer stays on top of deadlines.
Task Prioritization & Scheduling:Manage daily schedules, prioritize tasks, and ensure the lawyer stays on top of deadlines.
* Document & Version Control:Maintain an organized system for contracts and legal documents, ensuring proper version tracking.
Document & Version Control:Maintain an organized system for contracts and legal documents, ensuring proper version tracking.
* Communication & Coordination:Liaise with clients, legal contacts, and internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
Communication & Coordination:Liaise with clients, legal contacts, and internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
* Software Utilization:Work proficiently with Clio, Bill4Time, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office to execute daily tasks efficiently.
Software Utilization:Work proficiently with Clio, Bill4Time, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office to execute daily tasks efficiently.
Requirements
* Experience:1-3+ years of experience in a paralegal or legal administrative role.
Experience:1-3+ years of experience in a paralegal or legal administrative role.
* English Proficiency:Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to proofread legal documents accurately.
English Proficiency:Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to proofread legal documents accurately.
* Technical Skills:Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and legal practice management software (Clio, Bill4Time preferred).
Technical Skills:Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and legal practice management software (Clio, Bill4Time preferred).
* Typing Speed:Minimum 50 words per minute.
Typing Speed:Minimum 50 words per minute.
* Time Zone Availability:Able to work during Eastern Time Zone business hours.
Time Zone Availability:Able to work during Eastern Time Zone business hours.
* Bonus Skills:Trilingual proficiency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese is a plus but not mandatory.
Bonus Skills:Trilingual proficiency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese is a plus but not mandatory.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →