Corporate Legal Secretary

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 201.000 - 357.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary package

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Access to modern legal technology

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a meticulous Corporate Legal Secretary to join a fully remote legal department. You will manage calendars, prepare legal documents, handle correspondence, and maintain filing systems for busy professionals in the Western Cape.

This remote-first role emphasizes autonomy, confidentiality, and efficiency. Candidates should have a legal secretary qualification or equivalent experience, proficiency with MS Office and legal software, and excellent written and

Qualifikationen

• A relevant secretarial qualification or equivalent experience in a legal environment.
• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, preferably within a corporate or commercial law setting.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and legal software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and maintain strict confidentiality in a fully remote capacity.

Aufgaben

• Manage and organize legal calendars, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and court dates.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings with high accuracy.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems for client matters, ensuring confidentiality and easy retrieval.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and emails, prioritizing and directing them appropriately.
• Conduct basic legal research and information gathering as directed.
• Liaise with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals in a professional manner.

Kenntnisse

Legal secretary experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Secretarial qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting for a meticulous and organized Corporate Legal Secretary to join their fully remote legal department. This essential role involves providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of busy legal professionals, ensuring the smooth operation of daily legal activities. You will manage calendars, prepare legal documents, handle correspondence, and maintain critical filing systems. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced legal secretary seeking a remote-first environment that fosters efficiency, autonomy, and a commitment to excellence in legal support services, based in the scenic region of the Western Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and organize legal calendars, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and court dates.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings with high accuracy.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems for client matters, ensuring confidentiality and easy retrieval.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and emails, prioritizing and directing them appropriately.
• Conduct basic legal research and information gathering as directed.
• Liaise with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals in a professional manner.

Requirements

• A relevant secretarial qualification or equivalent experience in a legal environment.
• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, preferably within a corporate or commercial law setting.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and legal software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and maintain strict confidentiality in a fully remote capacity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, enhancing work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• A supportive team environment that values contributions.
• Access to modern legal technology and resources.