East London: Personal Assistant (Legal)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to join our legal practice in East London. As the backbone of our team, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to our attorneys, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing full paralegal and secretarial support to attorneys specialising in labour law
• Dictaphone typing of correspondence, legal documents, pleadings, and opinions with a high degree of accuracy and speed
• Drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, letters, and CCMA/Labour Court pleadings
• Managing attorney diaries, scheduling consultations, hearings, and court appearances
• Attending to CCMA referrals, case management, and deadline tracking
• Maintaining and organising physical and electronic filing systems
• Liaising professionally with clients, counsel, the CCMA, and Labour Court
• Opening and closing of client files and general file management
• Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, emails, and telephone calls
• Billing support, time recording, and invoicing assistance
• General office administration as required

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
• Paralegal Diploma or Legal Secretarial qualification (essential)
• 3–5 years’ experience in a legal environment (labour law experience will be a strong advantage)

Qualifications

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Salary & Benefits

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