Legal Secretary

Tyron Consultancy; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Johannesburg is seeking a professional and well-presentable female Legal Secretary. The role involves drafting legal documents and managing client communications within a law firm. Candidates should possess strong English skills and recent secretarial experience, ideally within litigation. The position requires a quick learner who is organised and detail-oriented, residing close to Randburg.

Qualifications

• Recent secretarial experience, preferably in Litigation at a law firm.
• Stable employment record and contactable references.
• Residing in/near Randburg is required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and type legal documents and notices for the law firm.
• Perform general legal administrative and secretarial duties.
• Manage client liaison and attend to director’s emails.

Skills

Strong English proficiency

Computer literate in MS Office

Good typing skills

Excellent attention to detail

Highly organised

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).