62 Legal Secretary jobs in South Africa

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The successful candidate for this position will be able to execute a variety of secretarial duties of a confidential nature.

These tasks will include working with attorneys, paralegals, and other members of the firm with a series of administrative functions.

Therefore, the candidate must have effective time management and organizational skills, coupled with the ability to be detail-oriented.

• Administrative functions such as managing logistics
• First point of contact / representative for clients
• Other duties as assigned

• Degree, certificate, or relevant diploma
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• 1-2 years of experience

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industry: Legal Services

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Were looking for an experienced and detail-driven Legal Secretary to provide administrative and clerical support to our legal team. If you're organized, discreet, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, wed love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities :

Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and contracts

Manage case files, schedules, and court dates

Handle client communications and appointments

Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate record-keeping

Support attorneys with research, filing, and administrative tasks

Requirements :

Proven experience as a legal secretary or in a legal admin role

Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures

Excellent typing, formatting, and document management skills

Strong organizational and communication abilities

High level of discretion and attention to detail

What We Offer :

Professional and respectful work environment

Opportunities for career development

Competitive salary and benefits

Ready to bring your legal admin skills to a trusted team?

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Legal Secretary • Roodepoort, South Africa

Were looking for an experienced and detail-driven Legal Secretary to provide administrative and clerical support to our legal team. If you're organized, discreet, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, wed love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and contracts
• Manage case files, schedules, and court dates
• Handle client communications and appointments
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate record-keeping
• Support attorneys with research, filing, and administrative tasks
  
  
  

• Proven experience as a legal secretary or in a legal admin role
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
• Excellent typing, formatting, and document management skills
• Strong organizational and communication abilities
• High level of discretion and attention to detail
  
  
  

• Professional and respectful work environment
• Opportunities for career development
• Competitive salary and benefits
  
  
  

Our client is a family-run operation with extensive legal experience. They collaborate with specialist advocates when needed, provide upfront advice on case merit, and prioritize cost-effective solutions to resolve issues. They are looking for a Legal Secretary to join their team.

Job Title : Legal Secretary

Salary : Market related - Depending on experience and qualifications

Vacancy Type : Full-Time

Non- negotiable qualifications and experience required :

• Matric certificate or equivalent.
• Legal Secretary experience is required.
• Proficiency in litigation processes.
• 3+ years experience with liquidations, sequestrations and trusts.

Beneficial requirements :

• Experience in Third-party litigation is advantageous.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Duties and responsibilities :

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal teams.
• Manage and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, notices, and affidavits.
• Coordinate and schedule court appearances, meetings, and consultations.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of litigation cases, including liquidations and sequestrations.
• Handle third-party litigation matters, including communicating with external parties.
• Maintain an organized filing system for case documents and correspondence.
• Monitor and ensure timely follow-ups on case progress and deadlines.
• Assist in managing the firm’s compliance with legal procedures.
• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaise with clients and external service providers.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as answering phones, responding to emails, and maintaining office supplies.

By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm :

1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching / POPI Policy.

2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.

3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE :

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Legal Secretary • Pretoria (Groenkloof), Gauteng, ZA

• Candidate must have at least 3 years’ experience in a legal firm with an understanding of a legal practice and knowledge of general legal processes (action and application proceedings)
• Paralegal qualification will be an advantage
• Be able to type, draft and proofread correspondence and define and prepare legal documents
• Experience in dictaphone typing will be an advantage
• Be able to prepare large bundles of documentation (photocopying and scanning)
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to work under pressure and reporting to more than one attorney at a time
• Be able to attend to invoicing and arranging payment of invoices
• Able to reconcile accounts and identify invoices not paid
• Strong computer skills and able to competently work on Excel and Word
• Good communication and administrative skills, including the ability to sort and file documents in chronological order
• Mature, hardworking, self-motivated, professional and deadline driven
• Accurate and meticulous in all respects
• Must have own reliable transport
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Well presentable and professional female
• Strong English proficiency essential
• Recent secretarial experience a must, preferably Litigation experience at a law firm
• Computer literate in MS Office, with good typing skills a must (speed and accuracy)
• Willing and eager to learn and grow with firm, quick learner a must
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Residing in/near Randburg a must (within daily commuting distance)
• Stable employment record and contactable References (No job hoppers)
• 3 months’ probation period applies
• To start as soon as possible

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drafting and typing of legal documents and notices for law firm (training provided)
• General legal administrative and secretarial duties
• Reception and client liaison
• Answering the phone and taking messages
• Filing and drawing files daily
• Attending to Director’s emails.
• Emailing clients updates on files and requesting further instructions
• Purchasing stationary
• Assisting Director generally with her tasks

Salary: ± R13 000 – R15 000 gross (Slightly negotiable depending on legal typing experience).

Legal Secretary