Legal Secretary jobs in United States

R 600000 - R 650000 Annually Cost To Company

Our client, a leading law firm, is seeking a dedicated Tax Secretary to join their dynamic team in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialized department while utilizing your legal secretarial expertise.

• Prepare pre-bills and billing memos for client invoicing
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to legal professionals including diary management and telephone coverage
• Copy-type complex legal documents including legal opinions and correspondence
• Draft standard form documents such as engagement letters
• Incorporate amendments to legal documentation
• Manage client files and maintain organized filing systems
• Handle general office and personal administration duties
• Collaborate with accounts department on debtor management
• Administer FICA requirements and ensure compliance completion

• Minimum 3+ years experience as a legal secretary
• Expert-level proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Secretarial/Legal Secretarial diploma or Paralegal qualification (advantageous)
• Experience with Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting system (advantageous)
• Knowledge of FileSite document management (advantageous)

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong multitasking and organizational abilities
• Self-motivated with excellent initiative
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Professional interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality
• Reliability, punctuality, and integrity
• Ability to thrive under pressure

• Prepare pre-bills and billing memos for client invoicing
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to legal professionals including diary management and telephone coverage
• Copy-type complex legal documents including legal opinions and correspondence
• Draft standard form documents such as engagement letters
• Incorporate amendments to legal documentation
• Manage client files and maintain organized filing systems
• Handle general office and personal administration duties
• Collaborate with accounts department on debtor management
• Administer FICA requirements and ensure compliance completion

• Minimum 3+ years experience as a legal secretary
• Matric qualification (essential)
• Expert-level proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Secretarial/Legal Secretarial diploma or Paralegal qualification (advantageous)
• Experience with Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting system (advantageous)
• Knowledge of FileSite document management (advantageous)

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong multitasking and organizational abilities
• Self-motivated with excellent initiative
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Professional interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality
• Reliability, punctuality, and integrity
• Ability to thrive under pressure
• Superior time management skills
• Client relationship management expertise