Hybrid Litigation Secretary & Legal Admin Pro

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Litigation exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support the litigation team in Benoni, Gauteng. The role focuses on case management, calendars, and correspondence, with a hybrid schedule combining office presence and remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate will have a recognized Secretarial or Legal Secretarial qualification, at least three years of litigation experience, strong MS Office skills, and thorough knowledge of SA court procedures and filing rules.

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification in Secretarial Studies or Legal Secretarial Practice.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in a litigation setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with legal practice management software.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, court rules, and filing procedures in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Manage legal calendars, schedule hearings, and client meetings.
• Conduct preliminary legal research and gather relevant case information.
• Maintain organized case files, both physical and electronic.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and other legal professionals.
• Transcribe dictations and prepare legal correspondence.
• Assist with discovery processes, including document management and organization.
• Handle general administrative duties such as answering phones, managing mail, and preparing expense reports.
• Liaise with court clerks and manage filing requirements.
• Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Legal terminology

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Education

Secretarial Studies or Legal Secretarial Practice

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal practice management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support the litigation team in Benoni, Gauteng. The role focuses on case management, calendars, and correspondence, with a hybrid schedule combining office presence and remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate will have a recognized Secretarial or Legal Secretarial qualification, at least three years of litigation experience, strong MS Office skills, and thorough knowledge of SA court procedures and filing rules.