Legal Secretary – Corporate & Commercial
Posted on 2025-02-01
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to attorneys, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and organizing meetings.
- Draft and proofread legal documents, letters, and correspondence with a high degree of accuracy.
- Maintain and organise case files, both electronic and physical, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal standards.
- Prepare trial and hearing binders, exhibits, and relevant documentation.
- Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals on behalf of attorneys.
- Manage billing processes, including tracking billable hours and preparing invoices. Able to keep track of disbursements, debtors and creditors and to ensure timeous invoicing and payment.
- Assist with the training and mentoring of junior legal secretaries and administrative staff.
- Stay updated on legal software and technology to improve efficiency and streamline office processes.
- Perform any additional duties as required to support the legal team.
Required Skills
- Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and court rules. Ability to draft court notices and pleadings and familiarity with basic court rules.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal management software (e.g., AJS).
- Organizational Skills: Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities, organize tasks, work under pressure and maintain project timelines.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective correspondence with clients and colleagues.
- Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in documents and case files.
- Problem-solving Skills: Resourceful in identifying challenges and proposing solutions.
- Teamwork and Leadership: Ability to work collaboratively with other resources in the firm.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adjusting to changing priorities.
Qualifications
- Matric certificate
- Any post matric qualifications / certificates / paralegal qualifications will be advantageous.
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The final remuneration package offered by the employer will be determined based on market standards, considering the candidate`s qualifications, skills, and level of experience. The employer retains the prerogative to provide a remuneration package that aligns with industry norms and the specific attributes of the selected candidate.
Legal Secretary – Corporate & Commercial position available in Gauteng, Gauteng. This job position was posted by Pillango Placements. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2025-02-01 at 01:18:43 in the Legal category
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