Junior Legal Secretary
A boutique law firm specialising in commercial law is looking for a professional, organised and detail-oriented Junior Legal Secretary to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Receiving new instructions and assisting with opening new files;
- Maintaining accurate FICA and client records;
- Transcribing, formatting, proofreading and preparing legal documents;
- Managing filing systems and diarising matters and deadlines;
- Assisting with service of legal documents;
- Managing correspondence with clients via email and telephone;
- Scheduling appointments and providing general secretarial and administrative support; and
- Ensuring instructions are followed up and completed timeously.
Requirements
- 2–5 years’ experience as a legal secretary/legal typist;
- Knowledge of legal terminology, civil procedures and legal documentation;
- Excellent typing, proofreading and attention-to-detail skills;
- Strong organisational, communication and time-management skills;
- Fully computer literate;
- Valid driver’s licence;
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans; additional languages will be advantageous; and
- Ability to receive instructions, prioritise tasks and provide timely feedback.
Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to [email protected].
Please note: If you do not receive feedback within 10 business days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Work Location: In person
