Legal PA

Pinsent Masons; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is looking for a proactive Legal PA to join their Finance and Projects team in Johannesburg. The role involves providing professional support, managing lawyers' diaries and communications, and assisting with business development and billing. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, adaptable under pressure, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements for lawyers.
• Prepare presentations and manage document production.
• Build relationships with clients and support business development efforts.

Skills

Highly organised

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Proactive

Adaptable

Job description

Job title: Legal PA

Group: Finance and Projects

Location: Johannesburg

Hours: Full-time, up to 37.5 hours per week (8:30am – 5:00pm) with flexibility

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal PA to join our Finance and Projects team in Johannesburg. This is an exciting opportunity to provide professional support to a dynamic group of lawyers, ensuring seamless delivery of client service in a fast‑paced and competitive environment.

As a Legal PA, you will play a key role in managing diaries, coordinating meetings and travel, handling communications, and ensuring accurate document and file management. You’ll also contribute to business development initiatives, assist with billing processes, and support project management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients
• Manage lawyers’ diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, and itineraries
• Screen and prioritise communications, including e‑mails and calls
• Prepare presentations, draft correspondence, and manage document production
• Maintain accurate client files and ensure compliance with firm procedures
• Support business development activities, including event coordination and research
• Assist with billing, financial queries, and project management tasks

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly organised, adaptable, and able to work under pressure
• A strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Proactive, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Professional and discreet, with a commitment to confidentiality

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits

If you are a self-starter who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys supporting others to deliver exceptional client service, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our Finance and Projects team in Johannesburg!