Dynamic Legal Secretary - Billing, Docs & Diary

Johan Coetzee Incorporated; Sandton; Presencial; ZAR 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cox Yeats, a professional law firm in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Junior Legal Secretary to join our team. The role focuses on providing comprehensive administrative support to lawyers in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidate is highly organised with 1–2 years’ experience, proficient in MS Word and Excel, and familiar with legal software such as iManage, Harvest, and Lawpac. The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork.

Formación

• Matric essential; 1-2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel, with excellent typing and formatting skills.
• Experience with legal software such as iManage, Harvest, and Lawpac is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Magistrate and High Court processes.
• Strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Excellent oral and written communication; able to work under pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of Lawyers and professionals.
• Experience in debt collection and preparing billing documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administrative support to a team of Lawyers and assist with daily office operations.
• Type quickly and accurately, including Dictaphone and copy-typing of legal documents, court pleadings, affidavits, and correspondence.
• Follow up with clients on overdue invoices to ensure timely payments and minimise overdue accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of tender submissions and presentations; incorporate amendments and verify changes.
• Index and update pleadings and discovery binders.
• Coordinate flight and accommodation arrangements.
• Ensure FICA administration requirements are completed on time.
• Liaise with clients, counsel and service providers; maintain confidentiality.
• Handle diary management, telephone calls, and messages for Lawyers; manage records and calendars.
• Assist with pre-bills, billing memos, and client files; provide AR reports.

Conocimientos

MS Word

MS Excel

Typing & formatting

Legal terminology

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Educación

Matric

Herramientas

iManage

Harvest

Lawpac

Descripción del empleo

Cox Yeats, a professional law firm in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Junior Legal Secretary to join our team. The role focuses on providing comprehensive administrative support to lawyers in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidate is highly organised with 1–2 years’ experience, proficient in MS Word and Excel, and familiar with legal software such as iManage, Harvest, and Lawpac. The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork.