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Administrative Assistant – Legal (Estate Administration)
Southern Shore Recruitment · Cape Town
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Administrative Assistant to support a professional fiduciary practice specialising in deceased estate administration. The role offers full training and the chance to build a career within a respected legal practice.
Key responsibilities
- Front‑of‑house duties including reception, answering calls and taking messages.
- Managing and organising electronic estate files, scanning, uploading and indexing documents.
- Updating estate cashbooks and administrative records.
- Arranging courier collections and deliveries.
- Maintaining accurate filing systems.
Required profile
- Grade 12 (Matric) qualification.
- 2–5 years’ experience in an administrative role.
- Residence in the local area.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in trust administration or financial services is beneficial.
Required skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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