Legal Secretary

Hands-on from day one, the Legal Secretary will liaise with clients, opposing counsel, court officials, and other stakeholders, manage the conveyancing process for property transactions and prepare and manage billing and invoicing for legal services for a professional services firm in Midrand, Gauteng.

Integrity, teamwork, and a customer-first mindset are at the core of how the team works. This is a stable position with long-term prospects for committed candidates. Think you are a good fit? Send your CV through and introduce yourself.

The role carries deadline-driven reporting cycles, particularly around month-end and year-end.

• Conduct legal research using legislation, case law databases, and legal textbooks to support legal opinions and arguments.
• Stay updated with changes in legislation and legal procedures affecting the practice areas in which the firm operates.
• Draft, review, and format legal documents including contracts, pleadings, affidavits, opinions, and correspondence with high accuracy.
• Assist with preparation of trial bundles including copying, collating, indexing, and paginating documents as per court rules.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, court officials, and other stakeholders professionally, providing updates and managing expectations.

• 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, counsel, and court personnel professionally.
• High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.