Legal Secretary

We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our operations team in Bellville. You should be comfortable balancing competing priorities without losing attention to detail.

You will be encouraged to broaden your expertise and take on new challenges. The setup is well-organised, with clear expectations and steady support. Take the next step in your career and apply before the closing date.

Discretion and confidentiality are essential given the sensitive nature of the work.

• Manage the conveyancing process for property transactions including preparing transfer documents and lodging at the Deeds Office.
• Draft, review, and format legal documents including contracts, pleadings, affidavits, opinions, and correspondence with high accuracy.
• Prepare and manage billing and invoicing for legal services, capturing time records and following up on outstanding accounts.
• Assist with preparation of trial bundles including copying, collating, indexing, and paginating documents as per court rules.
• Stay updated with changes in legislation and legal procedures affecting the practice areas in which the firm operates.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, counsel, and court personnel professionally.
• Excellent word processing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office to produce accurately typed legal documents.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure documents are error-free and deadlines and filing requirements are strictly observed.
• Proficiency in legal software packages including conveyancing platforms, legal accounting systems, and document management systems.
• Knowledge of court rules, procedures, and legal terminology relevant to the practice area of the firm.