92 Law Firm jobs in South Africa
Litigation Legal Secretary
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LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY
Providing administrative and clerical support to attorneys specializing in litigation cases. They are crucial in managing the administrative aspects such as : preparing legal documents, managing deadlines, and maintaining case files.
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KEY RESPONBIBILITIES :
- Document Preparation :
- Drafting & formatting legal documents (pleadings, affidavits, briefs, memoranda & discovery requests)
- Proofreading documents for accuracy & compliance with legal formatting standards
- Compiling & organizing legal documents with case files.
- Case Management :
- Opening new case files, recording relevant information & updating case management systems
- Tracking deadlines, court dates & important milestones in litigation cases
- Maintaining detailed case files with proper organization and indexing
- Scheduling and Communication, Administrative Tasks :
- Scheduling court appearances, depositions, client meetings & conferences
- Communicating with clients to provide updates on case progress & gather necessary information.
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Payroll Accountant - Global Law Firm - Sandton
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About the job Payroll Accountant - Global Law Firm - Sandton
Our client, a global law firm, has an opportunity for a Payroll Accountant. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of cross-border secondments, transfers, or hires related to payroll processing. This role involves the overall management of the payroll department, providing guidance, mentoring, and coaching as needed. Additionally, you will ensure that the payroll team consistently delivers superior customer service to both internal and external clients.
Key Performance Areas:
- Compile the annual manpower salaries and headcount budget in conjunction with the Human Resources department.
- Manage projects as and when required.
- Assist in developing & maintaining payroll reporting processes, procedures and internal control for the purpose of maintaining an efficient payroll function.
- Oversee the reconciliation of data between the payroll system and general ledger system.
- Monitor & manage manpower budget against actual spend on a monthly basis and report on variances.
- Critically review and analyse current payroll procedures to recommend and implement changes leading to best practice as and when required.
- Ensure extraction of all monthly management reports (ie headcount data & employee costs).
- Oversee the payroll audit activities in respect of external and internal audits (ie journal entries, adjustment of entries and accruals, financial reports and statements).
- Monitor payroll activities and ensure that all processes are compliant in accordance with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
- Recommend policies, procedure and action on issues that relate to financial operations in order to provide direction and to assist with decision making.
- Demonstrate in depth experience in managing, motivating, developing and building effective relationships within the payroll team and ensure overall supervision of payroll staff.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
- B-Com degree or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 5 years suitable payroll & accounting experience.
- Sound knowledge of MS Office (i.e MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
- VIP payroll experience.
- Sound knowledge of accounting systems.
- Countries: South Africa and Tanzania.
If you have experience in payroll management and are ready to take on a leadership role in a global law firm, we encourage you to apply online.
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Junior Legal Bookkeeper (Law Firm) - Johannesburg North
Posted 15 days ago
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Our client is looking to employ a skilled Junior Bookkeeper with experience working in a law firm environment. The successful candidate will be based full-time at the firm's offices in Johannesburg North, while handling bookkeeping work remotely for another office.
You will be responsible for:
Debt Collection, bookkeeping, monthly split of payments, allocation of payments and balancing of accounts, invoicing of fees and payout to clients. The branch has 10 other employees; the number varies every month, depending on the amount collected. Roughly 3000 active files
Qualifications
- Matric Certificate (minimum requirement)
- Bookkeeping or Accounting Diploma/Certificate
Skills
The successful candidate will have:
- 3+ years of experience in a bookkeeping position in a law firm.
- Working knowledge of the LAW74 system.
- Experience with accounts payable/receivable,
SMI 16557 - Senior Conveyancing Secretary (Law Firm) – Johannesburg North
Posted 21 days ago
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A well-established law firm located in Johannesburg North.
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Senior Conveyancing Secretary to join their dynamic team. The firm will be relocating to Johannesburg North in October 2025, offering a fresh working environment.
You will be responsible for:
- Managing a wide range of property transfers: normal, sectional title, sheriff, insolvent estates, deceased estates, and more
- Drafting agreements of sale,
Smi 16557 - senior conveyancing secretary (law firm) – johannesburg north
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SMI 16489 - Attorney (Family Law & Estate Law) – Law Firm: West Rand
Posted 2 days ago
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A reputable law firm located in the West Rand.
Job Description
Our client is seeking a skilled and compassionate Attorney to join their boutique law firm, focusing on Family Law and Estate Law. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in both practice areas, excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to delivering personalised legal services to the firms clients. They should also be someone who can hit the ground running and is motivated to build a long-term career in legal practice.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Family Law- Representing clients in divorce, child custody, maintenance and/or domestic violence matters
- Drafting legal documents, including parenting plans, settlement agreements and/or protection orders
- Attending court hearings, mediations and/or settlement conferences
- Advising clients on legal rights, obligations and/or potential outcomes
- Negotiating and mediating family disputes with sensitivity and professionalism
- Consulting with clients to understand estate planning needs
- Drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney and/or healthcare directives
- Advising on tax implications and/or asset protection strategies
- Assisting with estate administration and probate proceedings
- Collaborating with financial advisors and accountants to ensure holistic planning
Qualifications
- LLB degree and admission as an Attorney in South Africa
Skills
The successful candidate will have:
- 3+ years of experience in family and/or estate law
- Strong drafting, negotiation and litigation skills
- Ability to manage emotionally sensitive cases with discretion
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Proficiency in legal research and case management software
- Experience working in a boutique or client-focused firm
- Mediation or collaborative law training
- Familiarity with South African estate and family law statutes
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Benefits
- Professional development support.
Smi 16489 - attorney (family law & estate law) – law firm: west rand
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Legal Secretary
Posted 21 days ago
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Legal Secretary
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US-NY-New York
| Department | Secretarial Services |
Summary
The work of the legal secretaries at Sidley Austin LLP (the "Firm") is critical to the overall operation of the Firm and the ability of each and every lawyer to serve the Firm's clients effectively. At the Firm, legal secretaries are considered professionals and important members of the team. An effective team is based on mutual respect, cooperation and commitment to a common goal.
When a secretary is hired by the Firm, she or he is hired by the Firm and not by a particular lawyer. Thus, secretaries are expected to play an active role in assisting their assigned lawyers - and, when necessary, assisting other lawyers and other secretaries - toward the common goal of providing the Firm's clients with the best service possible.
To be an effective member of the team, secretaries should familiarize themselves with Firm procedures, from the way files are organized in the Records Department to the billing procedures of the Accounting Department. To be an integral part of a practice group, secretaries should also work with their assigned lawyers in establishing and maintaining the particular procedures of the practice group and the lawyer's individual requirements and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Some knowledge of Document Management Systems (i.e., DeskSite)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- The use of good judgment and good interpersonal communication skills
- Well developed analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong time management skills
- Requires strong computer and Internet research skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work proficiently and effectively completes same in a timely manner
- Ability to work independently and anticipate needs of assignments
- Maintains composure while meeting multiple deadlines (even with frequent interruptions)
- Conserves assignments' time by reading, researching & routing email correspondence
- On behalf of assignments, liaise with various support departments of the Firm
- Maintains assignments' calendars, plans and schedules meetings, conferences, teleconferences, video conferences and travel; apprises assignment of schedule in advance of commitments
- Analyzes, allocates, processes and monitors complex expense reports
- Maintains and updates assignments' client/matter lists, Outlook contacts and Marketing mailing lists
- Responsible for assignments' annual mailings
- Researches and routes correspondence
- Produces information by formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying and transmitting documents
- Proofreads and reviews all work produced
- Receives, screens and transfers telephone calls; relays telephone messages according to method preferred by assignments (e.g., written messages, email, or voicemail)
- Responsible for submitting requests for conflicts reports; prepares and monitors creation of new business forms
- Coordinates client billing with billing specialist
- Enters, proofreads and finalizes assignments' time entries on a daily basis;
- Maintains assigned lawyers' files pursuant to the Firm's Policy on Records Management
- Support visiting lawyers/clients when required
- Ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff as well as outside clients and vendors
- Works harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
- A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job; accepts responsibility for actions
- Exercises confidentiality and discretion
- Volunteers to assist others and seeks out work during slow periods in work load
- Continues to develop skills and abilities
- Maintains a safe and unobstructed work area, including a neat and well-organized desk; demonstrates safe work practices
- Other duties, as assigned.
Advanced skills in MicroSoft Office Suite (particularly, Outlook, Word, Excel)
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
Target Salary Range
$63,000 - $123,000 if located in New York
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- 2 -10+ years related experience and/or training.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
- Demonstrated proficiency in basic knowledge of legal terminology, formatting of legal documents and practice group's systems and procedures (e.g., court procedures, closings).
Preferred:
- B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited college or university.
- Previous experience in a professional services firm (not necessarily all in a law firm).
- Types accurately at 60-70 wpm.
- Proficiency in advanced functions of Microsoft suite (e.g., Adobe).
- Excellent command of Blackline packages such as DeltaView
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Legal Secretary
Posted 20 days ago
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What Were Looking For:
â oven legal experience , preferably within Employment Law
â Strong administrative and PA background you know how to run a tight ship
â Accurate and efficient Dicta-typing skills this role involves a fair share
â Comfortable with MS Office and legal software you're tech-savvy and adaptable
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