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Legal Secretary (Litigation)

How2Apply Talent Network

Roodepoort, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Admin & Office Support

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Job Description

You'll run a busy executive's diary, travel and paperwork at an engineering group in Roodepoort. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Home base is an engineering group on the Roodepoort side of Gauteng. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.
Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.

Must-haves

Discreet with board, salary and legal information
Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Available for the odd early start or late finish
Calm when plans change at the last minute
At least 4 years supporting a senior manager or director

Helpful, not essential

A driver's licence for errands
Legal secretary experience with court processes
SAP Concur or similar expense tools

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Roodepoort really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: two references from executives you worked for plus a CV naming the level of executives you supported.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

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.