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Legal Secretary (Litigation)

How2Apply Talent Network

Germiston, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Admin & Office Support

R29 000 – R40 500/month

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Job Description

This litigation law firm in Germiston needs an assistant who thinks two steps ahead. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Location: Germiston, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What you'll actually do

Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.
Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.
Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.
Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.

What you need

Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma
Calm when plans change at the last minute
Available for the odd early start or late finish
Excellent written English and polished emails
Discreet with board, salary and legal information

Extra points for

Minute-taking or company secretarial training
Afrikaans or another second language for client work

On offer

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

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 plus a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months).
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Germiston; 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

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