Judge’s Secretary - Constitutional Court : Braamfontein

Office of the Chief Justice South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Chief Justice South Africa seeks a Judge’s Secretary for the Constitutional Court in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. This role involves providing comprehensive secretarial support to the Judge, managing court records and correspondence, and undertaking legal research as needed. Ideal candidates should possess a Grade 12 qualification, relevant secretarial experience, and preferably an LLB degree.

Qualifications

• One year’s secretarial experience or office assistant in a legal environment is essential.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Shortlisted candidates must pass a typing test.

Responsibilities

• Provide general secretarial and administrative duties to the Judge.
• Manage and type correspondence, judgments, and orders for the Judge.
• Perform digital recording of court proceedings and manage Judge's vehicle.

Skills

Secretarial skills

Typing skills

Legal research

Education

Grade 12

LLB degree or completed 20 modules towards LLB

BA / BCom Law

Job description

Job title : Judge’s Secretary - Constitutional Court : Braamfontein

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : June 30, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12. One (1) year’s secretarial experience or as an office assistant in a legal environment. A valid driver’s license.
• An LLB degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA / BCom Law degree will serve as an advantage.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test.

DUTIES :

• Provide general secretarial / administrative duties to the Judge. Typing (or format) of draft memorandum decision, opinions or judgement entries written by or assigned by Judge. Provide general secretarial / administrative duties to the Judge.
• Manage and type correspondence, judgements and orders for the Judge (including Dictaphone typing). Arrange and diarize appointments, meetings and official visits and make travel and accommodation arrangements. Safeguarding of all case files and the endorsement of case files with an order made by Judge.
• Update files and documents and provide copies of documents to the Registrar. Perform digital recording of court proceedings on urgent court cases after hours or on circuit court and ensure integrity of such recordings. Store, keep and file court records safely. Accompany the Judge to the court. Compile court statistics daily.
• Management of Judge’s vehicle, logbook and driving thereof. Compile data and prepare reports and documents for assigned Judges as necessary; including expense reports, continuing legal hours, financial disclosure statements and case management. Arrange refreshments for the Judge and his or her visitors and attend to their needs.
• Management of Judge’s library and updating of documentation. Execute legal research as directed by the Judge and comply with departmental prescripts, policies, procedures and guidelines.

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