Legal Secretary

Job Title: Legal Secretary
Location: Groenkloof- Pretoria
Salary: R18 000 CTC per month
Vacancy Type: Full-Time

Non- negotiable qualifications and experience required:

• Matric certificate or equivalent.
• Legal Secretary experience is required.
• Proficiency in litigation processes.
• 3+ years experience with liquidations, sequestrations and trusts.

Beneficial requirements:

• Experience in Third-party litigation is advantageous.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, legal software).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal teams.
• Manage and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, notices, and affidavits.
• Coordinate and schedule court appearances, meetings, and consultations.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of litigation cases, including liquidations and sequestrations.
• Handle third-party litigation matters, including communicating with external parties.
• Maintain an organized filing system for case documents and correspondence.
• Monitor and ensure timely follow-ups on case progress and deadlines.
• Assist in managing the firms compliance with legal procedures.
• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaise with clients and external service providers.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as answering phones, responding to emails, and maintaining office supplies.

By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:
1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE:
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.