Legal Secretary (Litigation) – Fixed-Term

This engineering group in Bellville needs an assistant who thinks two steps ahead. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

You'll report in Bellville. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
• Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
• Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.
• Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
• Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.
• Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
• Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.

• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Available for the odd early start or late finish
• Discreet with board, salary and legal information
• Calm when plans change at the last minute

• Legal secretary experience with court processes
• Afrikaans or another second language for client work

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

• 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.