Senior Litigation Secretary

Dante Personnel Recruitment; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Dante Personnel Recruitment is seeking an organized and efficient Legal Secretary to provide administrative and secretarial support to a legal team in Randburg, Johannesburg. The role blends in‑office presence with a flexible hybrid work arrangement to promote efficiency.

Key duties include managing legal documents, scheduling court dates, preparing correspondence, handling mail, and assisting with billing and time‑keeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; legal secretary certification preferred.
• Proven experience as a legal secretary or administrative assistant in a legal setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software.
• Excellent typing skills, grammar, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Professional demeanor and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize legal documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Schedule appointments, court dates, and client meetings, managing attorney calendars effectively.
• Prepare and proofread legal correspondence, memos, and other documents.
• Answer phone calls, direct inquiries, and manage incoming and outgoing mail.
• Maintain and update client databases and filing systems.
• Assist with billing and time‑keeping processes as required.

Skills

Typing speed

Organizational skills

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Legal secretary certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal practice management software

Job description

Legal Secretary – Randburg, Johannesburg

Our client is seeking an organized and efficient Legal Secretary to provide administrative and secretarial support to their legal team in Randburg. This role is fundamental to the smooth operation of the legal department, ensuring that administrative tasks are handled with precision and professionalism. You will manage correspondence, schedules, and documentation, enabling the legal professionals to focus on their core duties. The hybrid working arrangement balances the need for in-office presence with the flexibility of remote work, promoting efficiency and work‑life integration.

Ideal Candidate

A motivated, organised and detail‑oriented individual who is eager to develop their career in the legal industry. The successful candidate must be professional, reliable, able to work under pressure and comfortable assisting with general litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and organize legal documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Schedule appointments, court dates, and client meetings, managing attorney calendars effectively.
• Prepare and proofread legal correspondence, memos, and other documents.
• Answer phone calls, direct inquiries, and manage incoming and outgoing mail.
• Maintain and update client databases and filing systems.
• Assist with billing and time‑keeping processes as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; legal secretary certification preferred.
• Proven experience as a legal secretary or administrative assistant in a legal setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software.
• Excellent typing skills, grammar, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Professional demeanor and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Hybrid work model for improved work‑life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Collaborative work environment in Randburg.