Legal Secretary

Cora O’Neil Recruitment Agency; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their dynamic team in Randburg, Johannesburg. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support legal professionals by drafting documents, managing communications, and ensuring smooth office operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong English skills, recent secretarial experience, and a keen eye for detail. If you are a quick learner eager to grow within a professional environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a firm that values dedication and provides the training necessary for your success!

Qualifications

• Strong English proficiency and recent secretarial experience required.
• Must be computer literate in MS Office with good typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and typing legal documents and notices for a law firm.
• General legal administrative and secretarial duties including client liaison.

Skills

English proficiency

Secretarial experience

MS Office

Typing skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Legal Secretary position available inRandburg, Johannesburg.

Minimum Requirements:

• Well presentable and professional female
• Strong English proficiency essential
• Recent secretarial experience a must, preferably Litigation experience at a law firm
• Computer literate in MS Office, with good typing skills a must (speed and accuracy)
• Willing and eager to learn and grow with firm, quick learner a must
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Residing in/near Randburg a must (within daily commuting distance)
• Stable employment record and contactable References (No job hoppers)
• 3 months’ probation period applies
• To start as soon as possible

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drafting and typing of legal documents and notices for law firm (training provided)
• General legal administrative and secretarial duties
• Reception and client liaison
• Answering the phone and taking messages
• Filing and drawing files daily
• Attending to Director’s emails.
• Emailing clients updates on files and requesting further instructions
• Purchasing stationary
• Assisting Director generally with her tasks

Salary: ± R13 000 – R15 000 gross (Slightly negotiable depending on legal typing experience).