Remote Corporate Legal Secretary: Docs, Scheduling & Filing

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Fully remote working arrangement

Access to ongoing training and career-

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Legal Secretary to support a corporate law practice in a fully remote role. You will manage calendars, draft contracts and pleadings, and handle correspondence while maintaining client confidentiality and ensuring timely communications.

The ideal candidate has proven Legal Secretary experience, strong English, and proficiency with MS Office and legal software. You will work from home, coordinating with an international team and handling filing,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant in corporate law.
• Excellent typing skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable home office setup for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings for attorneys and clients.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and phone calls, directing them appropriately.
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for case documents and corporate records.
• Assist with e-filing of legal documents with various courts and regulatory bodies.
• Process expense reports and manage billing information for clients.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

MS Office

Legal drafting

English proficiency

Tools

Legal software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Legal Secretary to support a corporate law practice in a fully remote role. You will manage calendars, draft contracts and pleadings, and handle correspondence while maintaining client confidentiality and ensuring timely communications.

The ideal candidate has proven Legal Secretary experience, strong English, and proficiency with MS Office and legal software. You will work from home, coordinating with an international team and handling filing,