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Legal Secretary (Litigation)

How2Apply Talent Network

East London, Eastern Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Admin & Office Support

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Job Description

You'll run a busy executive's diary, travel and paperwork at a private equity office in East London. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Home base is a private equity office on the East London side of Eastern Cape.

The work, day to day

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

What you need

Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma
Excellent written English and polished emails
Calm when plans change at the last minute

Nice if you have

A driver's licence for errands
Legal secretary experience with court processes
Minute-taking or company secretarial training

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a CV naming the level of executives you supported, your PA or secretarial qualification plus two references from executives you worked for.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around East London; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

State whom you supported (for example "PA to the MD of a 300-person firm") in each job heading.
Mention a problem you solved before your boss knew about it; that story wins PA interviews.