Paralegal

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description


Do you enjoy creating engaging legal content for publication?Are you looking for an exciting editorial role?About our TeamLexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of , a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from todayxe2x80x99s top model creators for each individual legal use case.About the RoleIn this role, you will be helping to provide legal practical guidance and market insight. You will be reviewing documents, undertaking legal research, drafting content including news articles and responding to customer legal queries.Responsibilities

  • Reviewing new and existing content for quality and legal accuracy.
  • Monitoring of legal developments and and drafting news articles for publication.
  • Updating and drafting practical guidance content (eg FAQs, practice notes, precedents, trackers, checklists, etc).
  • Conducting legal research and liaising with subject matter experts within the Practical Guidance practice area teams.
  • Researching and drafting responses to customer legal queries
through our LexisAsk service * Supporting the development and implementation of initiatives to grow and improve the Lexis+ Practical Guidance offering.Requirements
  • Have a Degree in Law, or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrate an exceptional eye for detail and a quality oriented focus.
  • Be able to demonstrate excellent research and writing skills.
  • Have a good understanding of legal issues, processes and procedures.
  • Be able to think creatively, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work to strict deadlines.
Work in a way that works for youWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
  • Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for youWe know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
  • Medical Aid
  • Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
  • Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
  • Study Leave
About the BusinessLexisNexis Legal & Professionalxc2xae provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexisxc2xae and Nexisxc2xae services.LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.Please read our .

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1329402
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned