Corporate Legal Secretary

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly organized Corporate Legal Secretary to provide remote administrative support to a legal team based in Welkom. The role emphasizes confidentiality, precision, and proactive document handling.

You will manage filings, schedules, correspondence, and routine legal tasks while working independently in a fully remote setting, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy in all legal communications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Proficiency in legal terminology, documentation, and office procedures.
• Excellent typing skills and command of word processing software.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion.
• Comfortable working independently and managing tasks remotely.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain legal documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Schedule legal meetings, appointments, and court dates, coordinating with all parties involved.
• Prepare and format legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and communications, routing them to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems for legal records.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team as needed.

Skills

Legal terminology

Administrative skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Remote work

Tools

Word processing

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly organized and efficient Corporate Legal Secretary to provide remote administrative support to their legal team based in Welkom . This position is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of the legal department, managing correspondence, scheduling, and maintaining vital documentation. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional administrative skills, a strong understanding of legal terminology, and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting. You will be an indispensable part of a team that values precision, confidentiality, and proactive support, contributing to the overall effectiveness of legal operations. This role is designed for someone who thrives on organization and excels at managing complex administrative tasks from a distance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain legal documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Schedule legal meetings, appointments, and court dates, coordinating with all parties involved.
• Prepare and format legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and communications, routing them to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems for legal records.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Proficiency in legal terminology, documentation, and office procedures.
• Excellent typing skills and command of word processing software.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion.
• Comfortable working independently and managing tasks remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Contribution to medical aid and provident fund.
• Opportunities for professional development in legal administration.
• A supportive team culture that respects work-life balance.