Junior Legal Secretary

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable university is seeking a Junior Legal Secretary in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The role involves assisting with billing, managing legal documents, and maintaining office files. Applicants should have a Grade 12 certificate, valid drivers license, and at least 3 years of legal secretarial experience. Strong computer skills and good communication abilities are essential for this position. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their detailed CVs and salary expectations via email.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal secretarial experience required.
• Valid drivers license is mandatory.
• Proficient in computer usage is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with billing and general administration.
• Maintain and update office files.
• Manage attorneys’ diaries and court dates.
• Follow up with Sheriff and correspondent attorneys.
• Attend to debt collection matters.
• Draft and issue legal documents.

Skills

Good communication skills

Computer literacy

Legal secretarial experience

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Job Overview

Junior Legal Secretary, Parktown North, Gauteng

2026-01-23 - 2026-02-22

Permanent

EL003206

Admin, Office & Support

Legal

Applicants Criteria

• Grade 12 with 3+ years legal secretarial experience
• Valid drivers and good computer literacy
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assisting with billing and general administration
• Maintaining and updating office files (printing and filing documents)
• Managing attorneys’ diaries, court dates, and consultations
• Following up with Sheriff and correspondent attorneys
• Attending to debt collection matters on behalf of various commercial client including Municipalities (Opening and managing debt collection files)
• Issuing letters of demand and section 129 notices
• Drafting and issuing debt collection summonses, default judgments and warrants/writs of execution
• Following up on payments of legal fees from clients

Salary

Market related

Application

Please email detailed CV, supporting documentation and salary requirements to [e-mail] with “Legal Secretary” in the subject line.

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.