Hybrid Legal Secretary — Corporate Law Support

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Provident fund

Medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a reputable corporate law firm in Bloemfontein to recruit a highly organised Legal Secretary. You will provide essential administrative support to the corporate lawyers, manage calendars, prepare documents, and handle client communications while keeping sensitive information confidential.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, opportunities for professional development, and a stable environment within the Free State legal community.

Qualifications

• Completed secretarial diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in corporate law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Experience working in Bloemfontein is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage lawyers' calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and presentations.
• Handle client communications, inquiries, and manage client files.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic filing systems.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
• Arrange travel logistics for lawyers as needed.
• Assist with billing and expense tracking for the legal department.
• Conduct basic legal research and document retrieval.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Professional demeanor

Education

Secretarial diploma or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a reputable corporate law firm in Bloemfontein to recruit a highly organised Legal Secretary. You will provide essential administrative support to the corporate lawyers, manage calendars, prepare documents, and handle client communications while keeping sensitive information confidential.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, opportunities for professional development, and a stable environment within the Free State legal community.