Woolworths South Africa Jobs - Paralegal Job Vacancy in Cape Town

Job Title: Paralegal PA
REF: CG/LS/Paralegal PA/Cape Town/160712

Recruiter: Woolworths (Pty) Ltd
End Date: 2012-07-30
AA/EE: Applicable
Contract Permanent
Location: Cape Town
Available: ASAP
Category: Retail
Offer: Neg
Reporting To: N/A
Job Grade: Supervisor & Team Leaders
Division: Corporate Governance
Positions: 1
Introduction
Assist legal team by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents.
Assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to the legal team engaged in law for the company.
Understanding and applying the law.
Minimum Requirements


FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

- Basic knowledge of legal principles
- Basic knowledge of legal research techniques
- Basic knowledge of legal terminology
- In depth knowledge of relevant government regulations
- Relevant computer knowledge and experience
- Research skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Planning and organizing
- Information monitoring
- Strong communication skills
- Stress tolerance
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ensure proactiveness


MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

- Diploma in Paralegal Studies


EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

- 2-3 years post qualification in supporting intellectual property attorney and on supporting attorney in complex legal actions



Woolworths is committed to the principles of employment equity

DESIGNATED EE - (African, Coloured & Indian only)
Job Specification


- Responsible for ensuring the renewal of all trademarks and design
- Explaining trademark applications process to all business units
- Reporting to business units on outcome of legal opinion
- Reverting to external attorney with final instructions
- Ensuring all renewals are effected
- Liaising with external attorney to instruct on cursory searches for Trademarks
- Perform legal and factual research
- Assisting legal advisors in capturing complex legal documents including joint venture agreements and sale of business agreements etc
- Perusing legal contracts in order to synthesise information
- Ensure strict and proper version control of contracts
- Coordinating legal information from all relevant legal advisors within the department on major projects
- Prepare packs of legal documents for relevant business units or Board
- Ability to read and understand contracts
- Collating all the necessary information for the first draft of agreements
- Support senior legal advisor and legal department in major corporate actions
- Prepare legal documents and maintain document file
Gather and analyze data, such as statutes, opinions, and legal articles, codes, and documents
- Conduct research to support intellectual property legal advisor
- Perform other duties and responsibilities, as requested by leadership
- Maintain experienced-level of expertise in relevant software programs
- Scrutinising all invoices and capturing on business finance systems
- Check legal forms and documents for accuracy
- Organize and track files
- Understand legal terminology

Apply to:

http://woolworths.pnet.co.za/#s=job_search