Wills & Estates Paralegal Assistant(SA)

This is a remote position.
Wills & Estates Paralegal Assistant
Support an Australian wills and estates law firm from South Africa

Employment type: Part-time, 20 hours per week

Location: Fully remote, South Africa

Rate: $10–$12 AUD per hour

Working hours: Australian Western Standard Time (AWST)

Growth opportunity: Potential to transition into a full-time position

We are seeking an experienced Wills & Estates Paralegal Assistant to support an Australian legal practice with client communication, legal documentation, file administration and daily operations.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Wills & Estates Paralegal Assistant to provide remote legal and administrative support to an Australian wills and estates law firm.
The successful candidate will assist with daily operations, client communication, legal documentation and file administration. This role requires practical wills and estates experience, strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while following established legal processes and templates.
Key responsibilities include:

Answering and directing client calls professionally

Scheduling appointments and managing calendars

Following up with clients regarding documents and outstanding information

Assisting with basic wills and estates administration and processing

Preparing documents using approved legal templates

Taking accurate meeting minutes and maintaining case notes

Organising electronic client files and legal records

Monitoring deadlines and following up on outstanding actions

Providing general administrative support to the legal team

Handling confidential client and legal information appropriately

Requirements

Based in South Africa

Available to work 20 hours per week during AWST office hours

Previous wills and estates experience

Law degree preferred

Candidates without a law degree must have strong, relevant paralegal experience.

Previous experience supporting a law firm or legal professional

Understanding of legal terminology, document preparation and file management

Strong written and spoken English

Professional and confident telephone manner

Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow legal templates accurately

Strong organisation, time management and follow-up skills

Ability to work independently in a fully remote position

Reliable computer, stable internet connection and backup connectivity

Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality

Experience supporting an Australian, UK or other international legal practice will be highly regarded.
Benefits

Fully remote, part-time position

20 hours of work per week

Competitive rate of $10–$12 AUD per hour

International experience supporting an Australian law firm

Exposure to Australian wills and estates processes

Opportunity to strengthen your paralegal and legal administration experience

Structured working hours aligned with AWST

Opportunity to transition into a full-time position at a later stage, based on business requirements and performance

Originally posted on Himalayas