Legal Secretary

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Legal Secretary to join our client’s Rustenburg practice on-site. You will provide essential administrative support to a team of legal professionals, manage calendars, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading documents, handling mail and filings, and maintaining filing systems while upholding confidentiality. The role offers regular hours, health insurance, retirement contributions, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or administrative assistant in a legal setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management software.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain attorney calendars, schedules, and arrange appointments.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and court filings with accuracy.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and emails efficiently.
• Organize and maintain filing systems for all cases.
• Conduct basic legal research and retrieve relevant documents as required.
• Communicate professionally with clients and other legal professionals.

Skills

Legal Secretary

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client requires a highly organized and efficient Legal Secretary to join their established practice in Rustenburg . This is an on‑site position where you will be the backbone of administrative support for a team of legal professionals. Your responsibilities will include managing correspondence, maintaining court dockets, and ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day operations of the legal office. This role is crucial for maintaining the firm's commitment to professionalism and client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain attorney calendars, schedules, and arrange appointments.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and court filings with accuracy.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and emails efficiently.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic filing systems for all cases.
• Conduct basic legal research and retrieve relevant documents as required.
• Communicate professionally with clients and other legal professionals.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or administrative assistant in a legal setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management software.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective client interaction.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Permanent, full-time position with regular office hours.
• Health insurance and retirement contribution benefits.
• Opportunity to work within a professional and respected legal environment in Rustenburg .
• Ongoing training and professional development support.