SMI 16832 - Legal Secretary / PA (Temp) : Law Firm – Midrand

Professional Career Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / PA for a temporary position until January 2026. The role involves managing complex legal documentation, providing executive support to the Director, and handling various administrative tasks independently. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of experience in a legal environment and possess strong organizational skills and familiarity with legal procedures.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in a legal and/or corporate environment.
• Deep familiarity with legal procedures and terminology.
• Proven ability to manage high-pressure tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Typing of all Labour Court–related documentation.
• Drafting and formatting mass commercial agreements.
• Managing calendars and setting up appointments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Handling legal documentation

Interpersonal skills

Technical proficiency in software

Education

Senior Paralegal Diploma or equivalent legal secretarial certification

Matric with strong results in business-related subjects

Certifications in legal office administration, IT, or compliance

Job description

Overview

Legal Secretary / PA (Temp) – Law Firm, Midrand. A well-established boutique law firm located in Midrand seeking a seasoned Legal Secretary / PA for a temporary role until January 2026.

Position Info

Employer Description: A well-established boutique law firm located in Midrand.

Job Description

The client seeks a seasoned and mature Legal Secretary / PA who brings extensive experience and sound judgment to the role, to join their dynamic team temporarily until January 2026. You will be supporting the Director of the firm, who is a Labour & Employment Law specialist; however, the firm operates as a general practice.

You will be responsible for

• Typing of all Labour Court–related documentation and litigation materials
• Drafting and formatting mass commercial agreements for corporate clients and organizations
• Assisting in typing and formatting lengthy forensic reports
• Dictaphone typing and transcription of arbitration recordings
• Drafting own correspondence and legal support documents
• Creating PowerPoint presentations and Excel flowcharts to monitor agreement signatures
• Liaising directly with CEOs and senior management of corporate clients
• Working independently with minimal supervision
• Setting up appointments and managing calendars
• Creating templates for internal and external use
• Assisting with IT-related matters and troubleshooting
• Arranging functions and designing invitations for events and special occasions
• Coordinating travel arrangements and logistics
• Screening calls and managing front-line communication
• General office management, including maintaining sick leave records, staff files and leave tracking

Qualifications

• Senior Paralegal Diploma or equivalent legal secretarial certification
• Matric with strong results in business-related subjects
• Additional certifications in legal office administration, IT, or compliance are beneficial

Skills

The ideal candidate will be exceptionally organized, proactive and capable of managing complex legal documentation, executive support tasks and general office coordination with minimal supervision and possess the following:

• 12+ years of relevant experience in a legal and / or corporate environment
• Deep familiarity with legal procedures and terminology
• Proven ability to manage high-pressure tasks independently
• Strong administrative and interpersonal skills
• Technical proficiency across legal and office software