Legal Administrative Assistant — Precision & Confidentiality

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Legal Secretary in Durban to provide essential administrative and secretarial support to a busy legal practice. You will manage correspondence, scheduling, document preparation, and ensure client confidentiality in a professional office setting.

Key duties include diary management, drafting and proofreading legal documents, handling mail and calls, maintaining client files and filing systems, and supporting billing processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or similar administrative role in a legal environment.
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent typing, transcription, and proofreading skills.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and court rules.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney diaries, scheduling court dates and client meetings.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and phone calls with professionalism.
• Maintain and update client files, databases, and document management systems.
• Assist with billing and time recording processes.
• Liaise with clients, court officials, and other legal professionals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Typing speed

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Legal Secretary in Durban to provide essential administrative and secretarial support to a busy legal practice. You will manage correspondence, scheduling, document preparation, and ensure client confidentiality in a professional office setting.

Key duties include diary management, drafting and proofreading legal documents, handling mail and calls, maintaining client files and filing systems, and supporting billing processes.