Legal Secretary

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description

A well-established law firm in La Lucia is looking for a motivated and highly organised Legal Secretary to support two Junior Attorneys.
We're seeking a driven, energetic team player who is organised, detail-focused, confident, and has a positive, can-do attitude.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide full secretarial and administrative support to two junior attorneys
  • Diary management and coordination of schedules, deadlines, and court dates
  • Scheduling meetings, consultations, and follow-ups
  • Drafting, formatting, and preparing legal documents and correspondence
  • Facilitate interaction with the billings department
  • Screening calls
  • Liaising and interfacing with multiple internal departments to ensure efficient workflow
  • Maintaining filing systems and case files
  • Managing confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Legal Secretary in a law firm environment
  • Relevant law qualification
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems
  • Afrikaans proficiency advantageous (written & verbal)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Professional, well-presented, and able to handle sensitive information
Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website, should you wish to keep abreast with our active roles.
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For more information please contact:
Lauren Pissarra

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1593984
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned