Snr Litigation Secretary (Corporate Dept)

Pillango Placements; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Gauteng is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to assist with various legal tasks in a high-performance environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in a legal firm, strong skills in Excel and Word, and excellent administrative abilities. Responsibilities include drafting documents, managing invoicing, and ensuring efficient organization of legal documentation. This is a market-related position based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years’ experience in a legal firm with an understanding of legal processes.
• Strong proficiency with Excel and Word is essential.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a high volume of legal tasks.
• Draft and proofread legal documents.
• Manage invoicing and document organization.

Skills

legal documentation

Excel proficiency

Word proficiency

excellent communication

administrative skills

detail-oriented

Job description

SUMMARY

If you thrive on delivering excellence in a high-performance legal environment and take pride in getting the job done, this opportunity is for you. The firm is a highly reputable national law firm that operates at an exceptional level.

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with a high volume of legal tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Draft and proofread legal correspondence and documents with precision
• Handle dictaphone typing and prepare large bundles of legal documentation (photocopying, scanning, filing)
• Manage invoicing, arrange payment of invoices, and reconcile accounts
• Sort and file documents in chronological order
• Keep things organized, efficient, and accurate across all tasks
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines consistently

Key Skills & Experience

• At least 6 years’ experience working in a legal firm with an understanding of legal practice and general legal processes (action and application proceedings)
• Corporate / commercial legal experience is beneficial but not required
• Strong proficiency with Excel and Word
• Excellent communication and administrative skills
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently
• Must have your own reliable transport

Please note that we are unable to consider candidates who are currently pursuing LLB studies. We are seeking a skilled Legal Secretary without the intention of furthering their professional development within a law practice.

The offer will be market related in line with your qualifications, skills, and experience.

Please apply online in the link provided. We do not consider CVs via Whatsapp or email.