Legal Secretary

Trades Workforce Solutions; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support attorneys with administrative tasks. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in a law firm, handling billing, managing court dates, and overseeing office files. Strong organizational and administrative skills are essential. The ideal candidate will be engaged in debt collection matters, drafting legal documents, and maintaining direct communication with clients. This position is critical to support legal operations efficiently.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a Law Firm.
• Assisting with billing and general administration.
• Experience managing attorneys’ diaries and court dates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update office files, including printing and filing documents.
• Manage attorneys’ diaries, court dates, and consultations.
• Attend to debt collection matters on behalf of various clients.

Skills

Experience in a Law Firm

Administrative skills

Strong organizational skills

Knowledge of debt collection processes

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Job Title:

Legal Secretary.

Qualification:

Grade 12.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a Law Firm.
• Assisting with billing and general administration.
• Maintaining and updating office files (printing and filing documents).
• Managing attorneys’ diaries, court dates, and consultations.
• Following up with Sheriff and correspondent attorneys.
• Attending to debt collection matters on behalf of various commercial clients including Municipalities.
• Opening and managing debt collection files.
• Issuing letters of demand and section 129 notices.
• Drafting and issuing debt collection summonses, default judgments and warrants/writs of execution.
• Following up on payments of legal fees from clients.