to support our legal team. This dual role is ideal for a candidate who has strong attention to detail, and enjoys being a trusted support professional to attorney and partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive secretarial support to attorneys, including document preparation, filing, and managing correspondence
Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, pleadings, and briefs to court standards
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate court deadlines
Maintain and organise case files (physical and electronic)
Liaise with clients, court staff, and other legal professionals
Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Personal assistant duties including travel arrangements, expense reporting, and diary management for senior lawyers
Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years' experience as a legal secretary, ideally with a focus on litigation
Strong knowledge of court procedures and legal terminology
Excellent typing and document formatting skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Legalsuite
Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Discretion, reliability, and a high level of professionalism
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to alicia@louwstrydom.co.za. We look forward to hearing from you!