Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in Pretoria. As a key member of our administrative support, you will provide seamless day-to-day administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of our chambers. You will be responsible for drafting, typing, formatting, and amending various legal documents, as well as providing exceptional customer service to our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, type, format, and amend: Pleadings, affidavits, particulars of claim, notices, legal opinions, court documents, heads of argument and legal correspondence
- Screen calls, handle messages, and liaise professionally with: Attorneys, Clients, Counsel, Courts and Service Providers
- Prepare memoranda, reports, and formal correspondence
- Manage diaries, consultations, court dates, deadlines, and reminders
- Coordinate consultations, meetings, and legal appointments
- Capture time entries and ensure accurate billing and fee finalisation
- Generate invoices, assist with collections, and address Client payment queries
- Allocate disbursements and support fee recovery processes
- Assist with the preparation of court bundles and supporting documentation
- Coordinate business travel arrangements, accommodation and itineraries
- Manage, archive, and retrieve files
- Ensure all documents are professionally presented and submitted within required deadlines
Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12
- Secretarial Diploma / Legal Secretarial Qualification
- Minimum 3- 5 years experience in a Legal Secretarial or Executive PA role within the legal profession
- Proven experience supporting Directors, Partners, Advocates, or other Senior Legal Professionals
- Strong experience in drafting, formatting, proofreading, and typing legal documents
Salary & Benefits
Not mentioned
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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.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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