Legal Secretary

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

Exposure to diverse legal practices

On-the-job training

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Legal Secretary to support a team of attorneys in Upington. The role manages calendars, drafts legal documents, handles correspondence, and liaises with clients.

A secretarial qualification or extensive experience is required, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent typing skills. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and professional communication skills to contribute to a professional legal

Qualifications

• A relevant secretarial qualification or extensive experience as a legal secretary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent typing skills and accuracy in document preparation.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and manage the firm's filing system.
• Answer telephones, screen calls, and interact professionally with clients and visitors.
• Assist with basic legal research and manage client records.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Typing speed & accuracy

Professional communication

Education

Secretarial qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and efficient Legal Secretary to provide administrative and secretarial support to a team of attorneys in Upington . This role is crucial for the smooth functioning of the legal office, involving the management of correspondence, scheduling, document preparation, and client interaction. You will be an integral part of a professional legal team, contributing to the delivery of excellent legal services. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary to join a reputable firm in a growing regional center.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and manage the firm's filing system.
• Answer telephones, screen calls, and interact professionally with clients and visitors.
• Assist with basic legal research and manage client records.

Requirements

• A relevant secretarial qualification or extensive experience as a legal secretary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent typing skills and accuracy in document preparation.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Exposure to various legal practices within the firm.
• On-the-job training and opportunities to expand administrative skills.
• Contribution to medical aid and a retirement fund.
• A stable and supportive work environment.