Paralegal - Client Call Centre (Sign Language) - Johannesburg, South Africa - Legal Aid South Africa

Legal Aid South Africa

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

REF:
NO-LD/PAR-SL/09/02/2024

PARALEGAL - CLIENT CALL CENTRE (SIGN LANGUAGE)

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT

NATIONAL OFFICE - BRAAMFONTEIN (LEGAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)

Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa's constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons.

The organisation has a national footprint in all nine (9) provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for fifteen (15) consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition (EVP) with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.

Applications are invited from suitable persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be expected to sign a performance contract.
The position is based at the Legal Aid SA National Office in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

KEY OUTPUTS

To ensure immediate response to client telephone call enquiries, complaints and/or concerns and provide advice, guidance and assistance on how to resolve the issue and/or assist client to resolve their legal problem.
Receive telephone calls for immediate response and record them on the logging system.
Obtain adequate information from clients on support required from the Call Centre.
Guide client/representative to gain insight into the problem and advise the client on alternative ways to deal with the problem in line with legal best practice and principles.
Refer the client for appropriate legal assistance based on the information obtained during the interview (internally or externally) or proficiently act on behalf of the person to solve general nonlitigation/advice matters such as dealing with delayed pension payouts, nondelivery of ID documents, et cetera.
Maintain accurate notes on the outcome of matters at all times as per the stipulated Call Centre format.
Ensure proper diarising of files and keep concise file notes for matters requiring followup and ensure timely followup of these matters.
Call clients for feedback on the quality of legal services and advice provided by legal practitioners and Call Centre agents.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

National Senior/Matric certificate plus a Diploma in Paralegal and/or Legal Assistant one (1) year qualification.
Computer literacy.
Attention to detail.
Ability to relate at all levels.
Proficient in South African Sign Language and have the ability to translate.
Proficient verbal and written communication in English, Afrikaans and other South African languages.
A valid unendorsed code 8 driver's licence is an advantage.

BASIC SALARY:
Level 6 (R218,064.00
) plus benefits per annum

Enquiries to Blanche Gouws, Tel
:

**APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.