Legal Secretary (Litigation)

This medical specialist rooms in Alberton needs an assistant who thinks two steps ahead. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Home base is a medical specialist rooms on the Alberton side of Gauteng. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
• Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.
• Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
• Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
• Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.
• Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.
• Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.

• Available for the odd early start or late finish
• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Calm when plans change at the last minute
• Excellent written English and polished emails

• A driver's licence for errands
• Afrikaans or another second language for client work
• SAP Concur or similar expense tools

• 13th cheque and performance bonus
• Parking in a secure basement
• Medical aid and provident fund

• Expect practical tests on Word formatting, Excel and minute-taking, so brush up on styles and tables first.
• State whom you supported (for example "PA to the MD of a 300-person firm") in each job heading.