Gauteng: Commercial Litigation Secretary / Legal Secretary posted by ARCS

April 15, 2026 Jobs in Gauteng

Job Description

About the Role

As a Commercial Litigation Secretary / Legal Secretary at ARCS, you will be part of a dynamic team providing administrative support to allocated legal professionals. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure seamless day-to-day operations in the litigation department, ensuring that all matters are handled efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Dictaphone and copy typing of legal documents across a wide range of litigation matters
Drafting, formatting, and collating notices, pleadings, and other legal documentation
Implementing amendments to documents and verifying accuracy
Preparing and maintaining resource, counsel, and client files
Managing practitioners’ diaries, call screening, and message tracking
General office and personal administration for allocated legal professionals
Preparing pre-bills and billing memoranda; coordinating with accounts on debtor management
Assisting with FICA administration and ensuring compliance requirements are completed
Liaising professionally with clients, counsel, presiding officers, experts, and other service providers as instructed
Coordinating extensive travel arrangements, including bookings for transport, accommodation, and related logistics

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary within a litigation environment
Strong proficiency in MS Word (especially Word 2010) and Excel
Working knowledge of legal accounting and document-management systems (e.g., Ghost Practice / AJS / Legal Suite / Lexpro / Aderant Expert / CMS, FileSite)
Secretarial, Legal Secretarial or Paralegal qualification is advantageous
Matric is essential
Proven advanced dictaphone-typing capability

Qualifications

Formal education/certifications (Bachelor’s, LLB, Matric, etc.)

Salary & Benefits

Salary: [Salary amount] per annum

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About Other Legal Jobs in Gauteng

In the Gauteng province, the legal profession is a common career path for individuals seeking a challenging and rewarding role. Generally, this field is expected to continue growing in demand as companies require more skilled professionals to navigate complex regulatory environments.

Typically, salaries for legal positions in Gauteng vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. While it’s difficult to provide an exact salary range, broad estimates suggest that junior legal professionals can expect to earn between R400 000 to R700 000 per annum, while senior roles may fetch upwards of R1 million to R2.5 million per year. However, these figures are subject to significant variation and should be taken as rough estimates.

Common skills required for careers in the legal profession include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of laws and regulations. Other essential skills often include project management, time management, and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is also highly valued.

The legal profession is often employed by various industries, including financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and government institutions. In these sectors, lawyers play a critical role in advising on regulatory compliance, drafting contracts and agreements, and providing counsel on complex business matters.

Career development opportunities are abundant for those pursuing careers in the legal profession. Typically, junior lawyers can expect to progress to more senior roles within 5-10 years of experience, with potential specializations in areas such as corporate law, intellectual property law, or labor law. With experience and further education, professionals may also consider entering academia, entrepreneurship, or leadership positions.

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