Legal Secretary

FROGG Recruitment SA; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

FROGG Recruitment SA seeks an experienced Legal Secretary for a law firm in Craighall Park, Randburg, Johannesburg. You will provide comprehensive secretarial and litigation support to the legal team, ensuring accurate documents and strict regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation secretarial roles (High Court/Magnistrates' Court), strong MS Office skills, and a 60+ wpm typing speed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary with High Court and Magistrates' Court exposure.
• Matric/Grade 12; legal secretarial qualification advantageous.
• Proficient in Court Online, CaseLines, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams).
• Excellent audio/Dictaphone typing speed (60+ wpm) and accuracy.

Skills

Typing 60 wpm

Dictaphone

MS Office

Court experience

English proficiency

Organisational skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Legal Secretarial qualification

Tools

Court Online

CaseLines

Word

Excel

Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

Legal Secretary Craighall Park, Johannesburg

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our law firm based in Craighall Park, Randburg Johannesburg. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial, administrative, and litigation support to the legal team. You will play a vital role in ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining high standards of document accuracy, and ensuring strict compliance with court rules and regulatory bodies.

Speed typing of 60 word per minute – will be tested. Use of Dictaphone essential

Salary: Market Related

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Matric / Grade 12 certificate (a relevant Legal Secretarial / Paralegal qualification is advantageous).
• 5+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary (High Court and Magistrates' Court experience is essential).
• High proficiency in: Court Online, CaseLines and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Teams).
• Excellent audio/Dictaphone typing speed and accuracy. Speed typing 60+ words per minute (You will be tested)
• Solid understanding of FICA
• Opening files, capturing of fees, Creating Invoices
• Exceptional command of English (both written and verbal).
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage high-volume workloads, and meet strict deadlines.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Professional telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills.
• Must have driver’s license and own vehicle.