Legal Filing Clerk

Recruiter:

ARCS

Job Ref:

PTA001441/TM

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

8500.00 Monthly

SUMMARY:

LEGAL FILING CLERK

Location: Waterfront
Employment Type: Permanent | On Site
Salary: R 11 500.00 CTC per month
Start Date: 01 September 2026

Introduction

An established legal team based in the Waterfront is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive Legal Filing Clerk to join their busy team.
This is an entry-level opportunity suited to someone with at least 1 year of administrative experience, preferably gained within a busy, high-demand environment. Candidates with exposure to the legal industry will be particularly well suited to the role. This could also be an excellent opportunity for a law graduate who has not yet secured articles and would like to gain practical experience within a professional legal environment.

This role would suit someone looking to establish themselves within the legal industry and gain valuable practical experience in a fast-paced legal environment.

POSITION INFO:

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage and maintain a high volume of legal files and documentation.
Perform daily filing of legal documents, correspondence and case-related information.
Ensure documents are filed accurately, systematically and timeously.
Retrieve files and documents quickly when requested by lawyers or the Director.
Develop a working knowledge of the matters being handled by the team and understand where relevant documentation is located.
Print, photocopy, scan and distribute documents as required.
Prepare, organise and bind legal documents, bundles and files.
Assist with the preparation and maintenance of physical and electronic filing systems.
Ensure files remain complete, organised and up to date.
Assist with general administrative duties within the legal team

Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric
1 year of administrative experience

Advantageous

Previous experience within a law firm or legal environment.
A law degree or legal qualification.
Previous exposure to legal files, matters, case documentation or legal terminology.
Experience providing administrative support to lawyers or senior professionals.

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