Legal Secretary/paralegal

Umhlanga Rocks, ZN, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Legal Secretary - Senior Attorney Support



(Please apply only if you meet the minimum requirements. Applications that do not meet the requirements will not be considered.)



A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced

Legal Secretary

to provide dedicated support to a senior attorney/director. The role requires a highly organised, detail-oriented individual with strong litigation and administrative experience.

Minimum Requirements:



At least

5 years' experience

supporting a senior attorney or director within a law firm

Excellent command of English

, both written and verbal Full working knowledge of

Microsoft Office

(Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel) Proven ability to set up and manage

Microsoft Teams and Zoom meetings

Strong general administrative skills, including

filing, scanning, copying, and maintaining records of closed files

Comprehensive knowledge of

court procedures

in the

Magistrates', High, and Regional Courts

, including both

actions and applications

Ability to

draft, prepare, and manage court documentation

independently Experience working with

Court Online systems

Competent in

managing an attorney's diary

, scheduling deadlines, and coordinating appointments Experience using a

dictaphone

for legal correspondence and pleadings

Position Details:



Start Date:

1 March 2026

Working Hours:

08:00 - 16:00

Salary:

Market-related and dependent on qualifications and experience
This role is suited to a professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment and providing high-level support to senior legal practitioners with accuracy, discretion, and efficiency.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1633316
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Umhlanga Rocks, ZN, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned