Personal Assistant Legal Environment

Hedz Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal recruitment firm in Johannesburg seeks a highly organised Personal Assistant to support partners. The ideal candidate should possess a Paralegal qualification and must be proficient in Afrikaans and English. Responsibilities include managing calendars, preparing legal documents, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The position offers a competitive salary of R30,000 per month in a professional legal environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional legal environment

Mentorship from partners

Qualifications

• Must hold a Paralegal qualification.
• Basic understanding of company law is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to partners.
• Manage calendars and correspondence.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal compliance knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal qualification

Job description

Location: Johannesburg

Salary: Approximately R30,000 per month

Languages: Afrikaans (Advanced) English (Advanced)

Our client a well-established firm of Attorneys, Notaries and Conveyancers is seeking a professional and highly organised Personal Assistant (PA) to provide dedicated support to the partners. The ideal candidate will hold a Paralegal qualification and demonstrate a strong interest in legal and corporate administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and personal support to the partners.
• Manage calendars, meetings and correspondence.
• Prepare and proofread legal and company-related documents.
• Liaise with clients, service providers and regulatory bodies.
• Assist with compliance matters including FICA documentation.
• Maintain filing systems (digital and physical) and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Support day-to-day office operations and coordinate ad‑hoc requests.

Minimum Requirements

• Paralegal qualification (essential).
• Basic understanding of company law and company structures.
• Working knowledge of FICA and compliance procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Afrikaans (Advanced) and English (Advanced) written and spoken.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (R30,000 per month).
• Opportunity to work in a professional and respected legal environment.
• Exposure to company law compliance and property‑related legal matters.
• Supportive team culture with direct mentorship from the partners.

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take on a professional challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please ensure you meet the minimum requirements fully before applying. We will not consider applicants who have PA experience but lack paralegal qualifications or experience in a law firm.

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1