Executive Judicial Secretary to the Judge

EdUpStairs; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 338,000 - 398,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs in Bloemfontein seeks a skilled legal secretary to support a Judge at the Supreme Court of Appeal. The role requires a Grade 12 certificate and a legal qualification (LLB progress or equivalent), plus at least two years of secretarial experience.

You will type and format memoranda, manage correspondence and court orders, arrange travel, and maintain case files. A typing test is required; a valid driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate is required.
• LLB or progress toward LLB/BA Law or BCom Law (NQF6) with results attached.
• Minimum 2 years secretarial experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Secretarial experience in a legal/court environment is an advantage.
• Typing test will be required.
• Knowledge of SA Constitution and relevant legislation.
• Strong MS Office, research, English communication, administration, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge.
• Type/format draft memoranda, decisions, opinions or judgments written by, or assigned by the Judge.
• Manage and type correspondence, judgments and orders (including dictaphone typing).
• Arrange and diarise appointments, meetings and official visits.
• Make travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Store, safeguard, and update case files with the Judge’s orders.
• Digital recording of court proceedings on urgent cases after hours.
• Accompany the Judge to Court.
• Manage the Judge’s vehicle and logbook.
• Prepare reports for the Judge, including expense reports and case management.
• Arrange refreshments for the Judge and visitors.
• Manage the Judge’s library and documentation.
• Conduct legal research as directed by the judge.

Skills

Typing

MS Office

English communication

Administration

Time management

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Research capabilities

Driver's license

Education

Grade 12 Certificate

LLB degree or 20 modules toward LLB/BA Law/BCom Law (NQF6)

Tools

Dictaphone typing

Job description

EdUpStairs in Bloemfontein seeks a skilled legal secretary to support a Judge at the Supreme Court of Appeal. The role requires a Grade 12 certificate and a legal qualification (LLB progress or equivalent), plus at least two years of secretarial experience.

You will type and format memoranda, manage correspondence and court orders, arrange travel, and maintain case files. A typing test is required; a valid driver’s license is essential.