138 Legal Secretary jobs in South Africa

Are you an organised, fast-typing, detail-obsessed professional with a knack for multitasking? Our UK-based client is expanding their remote team and on the lookout for a capable
Legal Support/ Legal Secretary superstar
to join their Cape Town team.

In this role, you'll support a team of UK-based legal professionals from a Personal Injury firm by handling a wide range of administrative tasks—becoming a critical behind-the-scenes contributor.

You'll be part of a collaborative team of secretaries, with access to structured workflows, digital systems, and plenty of training to help you thrive.

Requirements
Your Key Strengths

• Located in Cape Town with a reliable remote working setup
• Previous experience in a legal support, secretarial, or administrative role
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken) with great grammar and spelling
• Typing speed of 65+ words per minute (audio/digital transcription experience required)
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and general IT systems
• Friendly, patient, and professional communicator
• Highly organised and able to juggle multiple tasks under tight deadlines

What You'll Be Doing

• Typing up legal documents and letters from digital dictation (audio files)
• Compiling court bundles, pleadings, and structured case documents
• Handling inbound and outbound communication with clients, barristers, and other stakeholders
• Organising schedules, setting up meetings and legal conferences
• Updating the case management system (Proclaim) to ensure accurate records
• Managing tasks independently while remaining aligned with team priorities

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to attorneys and conveyancers
• Draft, type, and format legal documents, contracts, and correspondence
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings
• Liaise with clients, courts, and other stakeholders in a professional manner
• Handle filing (electronic and physical), record keeping, and document management
• Assist with general office administration

Requirements
:

• Strong computer literacy (MS Office Suite; knowledge of legal practice software beneficial)
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (Afrikaans proficiency an advantage)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure
• Attention to detail, discretion, and professionalism at all times
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to be part of a reputable, forward-thinking law firm in the Helderberg region
• Exposure to a broad range of legal practice areas
• Remuneration commensurate with experience

If you are interested in applying, forward your CV and a short motivational letter to our offices. If you receive no response within 5 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

LEGAL SECRETARY

RAF Legal Secretary required for La Lucia branch of a national personal injury law firm. 

Requirements

:

● Must be able to work with a file independently

● Excellent verbal and written skills

● People and administrative skills

● Client relationship skills

●
The ability to work under pressure.

Additional Information:

Preferably a school leaver that is looking to work in the legal field. Training will be provided.

Salary is dependent on the experience of the candidate but is competitive

Please submit your CV with detailed description of all duties and capabilities to

We are looking for an experienced Litigation or Conveyancing Secretary who is keen to consider a change in direction, to join our dynamic and fast-paced Anti-counterfeiting team based in Centurion. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience in a litigious or conveyancing position or in anti-counterfeiting.

• Matric

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Experience in using the COURT ONLINE system

• A paralegal diploma will be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafting correspondence e.g. affidavits, letters and litigious documents;

• Interacting and liaising with various 3rd parties;

• Diary and deadline management;

• Answering telephone calls;

• Arranging meetings;

• Processing invoices and managing the monthly billing;

• Updating internal accounts systems;

• Attending to various other routine and ad hoc secretarial/administrative duties.

Knowledge and Skills

• A good command of the English language

• A keen attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work independently as well as within a team

• A sense of urgency and the ability to work under pressure

• Taking initiative and being pro-active

• Ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously

Company Description

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Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Legal Secretary, located in the City of Johannesburg. The Legal Secretary will be responsible for preparing legal documents, assisting legal staff, managing diaries, performing various clerical duties, and maintaining an organized workflow. The role involves handling confidential information and ensuring all legal documentation is accurate and filed timely.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Law and experience in Legal Document Preparation
• Experience as a Legal Assistant and competence in performing Clerical Skills
• Diary Management skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and legal research tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a legal team
• Experience in a legal environment is beneficial
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional qualifications in legal studies are advantageous

Job Overview

We are looking for a professional Legal Secretary to provide administrative and secretarial support to our busy team of solicitors and barristers. This role involves preparing legal documents, managing client communications, scheduling appointments and ensuring the efficient handling of case files.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and barristers.
• Prepare, format and proofread legal documents, correspondence and contracts.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments and organize meetings.
• Handle incoming and outgoing calls, emails and client correspondence.
• Open, maintain, and close client files in accordance with companies' procedures
• Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and professional standards.
• Liaise with clients in a professional, courteous and efficient manner.
• Perform general office task including filing, photocopying and scanning
• Task given to be completed within 1-2 hours

Required Qualifications

• Experience in Clio and Trello (non-negotiable)
• Strong administrative and secretarial experience, ideally within a legal environment.
• Excellent typing, formatting and document management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and client-focused approach.

Work conditions

• Fully Remote
• Flexible Working
• Freelance
• Instruction to be completed in required timeframe

Salary Range

£15.00 per instruction completed at the end by the lawyer

We are looking for a professional Legal Secretary to provide administrative and secretarial support to our busy team of solicitors and barristers. This role involves preparing legal documents, managing client communications, scheduling appointments and ensuring the efficient handling of case files.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and barristers.
• Prepare, format and proofread legal documents, correspondence and contracts.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments and organise meetings.
• Handle incoming and outgoing calls, emails and client correspondence.
• Open, maintain, and close client files in accordance with companies' procedures
• Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and professional standards.
• Liaise with clients in a professional, courteous and efficient manner.
• Perform general office task including filing, photocopying and scanning

Required Qualifications

• Must have experience in Clio and Trello (non-negotiable)
• Strong administrative and secretarial experience, ideally within a legal environment.
• Excellent typing, formatting and document management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and client-focused approach.

Work conditions

• Fully Remote
• Flexible Working
• Freelance

Salary Range

£15.00 per instruction completed by lawyer

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• Trello: 2 years (Required)
• Clio: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Location:

• South Africa (Required)

Work Location: Remote