Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. 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

Position: Automation and AI Implementation SpecialistLocation: Remote Job; Open to candidates from South America / Latin America/PH/SAWork Schedule: Flexible Working Hours; 8 hours a day, Monday through FridaySalary: Market Related

We are a fast-growing law firm specializing in criminal defense, immigration, and family law. As our team and caseload expand, we are looking for an experienced Automation and AI Implementation Specialist to streamline our operations, eliminate repetitive administrative tasks, and integrate cutting-edge AI tools into our day-to-day legal workflows.

In this role, you will work directly with our internal teams—from intake to attorneys—to analyze existing operational bottlenecks, design custom automated processes, and train staff on AI adoption. You will serve as the bridge between legal workflows and modern tech solutions to help our team operate faster, smarter, and with greater efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
* Work as a self-starter: proactively find problems and inefficiencies across the firm, think outside the box, and propose solutions on their own without waiting to be directed.
* Meet one-on-one with each employee, and shadow them where needed, to understand how they work day to day. Then identify where AI and automation can streamline or eliminate manual steps.
* Work within our existing software stack, mainly Clio (case management and billing) and Lawmatics (CRM), plus Zapier, Dialpad and Google Workspace. Design, build and maintain automations across these systems.
* Advise on new software when our current tools aren't the right fit.
* Stay current on the major AI models and tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and others), and recommend which options would best increase efficiency at the firm.
* First priority is our billing department: cut down the manual work involved in drafting and sending hourly invoices.
* Roll out AI tools across our admin team and immigration department. Train staff on them and document the new workflows so they stick.
* Track results, such as time saved and errors reduced, and report progress to leadership regularly.
What We’re Looking For
* 3 years prior Deep experience with AI, specifically helping law firms bring AI into their day-to-day workflows.
* Someone who will meet with each of our employees, assess how they work, and identify where AI can streamline or improve those workflows.
* Strong familiarity with Lawmatics (our CRM) and Clio (our case management system).
* Hands-on experience building automations.

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

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

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 1819 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →

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