Legal Secretary

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Hybrid work model for improved work‑l‑

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Collaborative work environment in Rand

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an organized and efficient Legal Secretary to support our legal team in Randburg on a hybrid basis. You will manage correspondence, schedules, and documentation, enabling attorneys to focus on core duties.

The role requires proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software, excellent typing, discretion with confidential information, and strong time management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; legal secretary certification preferred.
• Proven experience as a legal secretary or administrative assistant in a legal setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize legal documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Schedule appointments, court dates, and client meetings, managing attorney calendars effectively.
• Prepare and proofread legal correspondence, memos, and other documents.
• Answer phone calls, direct inquiries, and manage incoming and outgoing mail.
• Maintain and update client databases and filing systems.
• Assist with billing and timekeeping processes as required.

Skills

Typing skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Time management

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Legal secretary certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal practice management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an organized and efficient Legal Secretary to provide administrative and secretarial support to their legal team in Randburg . This role is fundamental to the smooth operation of the legal department, ensuring that administrative tasks are handled with precision and professionalism. You will manage correspondence, schedules, and documentation, enabling the legal professionals to focus on their core duties. The hybrid working arrangement balances the need for in-office presence with the flexibility of remote work, promoting efficiency and work-life integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and organize legal documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Schedule appointments, court dates, and client meetings, managing attorney calendars effectively.
• Prepare and proofread legal correspondence, memos, and other documents.
• Answer phone calls, direct inquiries, and manage incoming and outgoing mail.
• Maintain and update client databases and filing systems.
• Assist with billing and timekeeping processes as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; legal secretary certification preferred.
• Proven experience as a legal secretary or administrative assistant in a legal setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software.
• Excellent typing skills, grammar, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Professional demeanor and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Hybrid work model for improved work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Collaborative work environment in Randburg .