Remote Legal Secretary: Expert Admin for Attorneys

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Fully remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proficient and proactive Remote Legal Secretary to support a legal team fully from home. You will manage calendars, draft, format, and proofread legal documents, and handle correspondence while maintaining strict client confidentiality.

This role emphasizes exceptional organization, discretion, and clear communication, within a collaborative remote culture that offers professional development and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary or Executive Assistant in a legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Excellent typing skills and proficiency with office productivity software.
• Outstanding organizational and time management abilities.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorneys' calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and manage communication channels.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for legal documents.
• Provide administrative support for case management and client interactions.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of all client and company information.

Skills

Typing speed

Legal terminology

Calendar management

Document drafting

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Email & document management systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proficient and proactive Remote Legal Secretary to support a legal team fully from home. You will manage calendars, draft, format, and proofread legal documents, and handle correspondence while maintaining strict client confidentiality.

This role emphasizes exceptional organization, discretion, and clear communication, within a collaborative remote culture that offers professional development and flexible scheduling.