SMI 16832 - Legal Secretary / PA (Temp): Law Firm – Midrand

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Date posted:

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Highly negotiable, commensurate with experience

SUMMARY:
Legal Secretary / PA (Temp): Law Firm – Midrand

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

A well-established boutique law firm located in Midrand.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a seasoned and mature Legal Secretary/ PA who brings both extensive experience and sound judgment to the role, to join their dynamic team temporarily until January 2026. You will be supporting the Director of the firm, who is a Labour & Employment Law specialist; however, the firm operates as a general practice.

You will be responsible for:

Typing of all Labour Court–related documentation and litigation materials
Drafting and formatting mass commercial agreements for corporate clients and organizations
Assisting in typing and formatting lengthy forensic reports
Dictaphone typing and transcription of arbitration recordings
Drafting own correspondence and legal support documents
Creating PowerPoint presentations and Excel flowcharts to monitor agreement signatures
Liaising directly with CEOs and senior management of corporate clients
Working independently with minimal supervision
Setting up appointments and managing calendars
Creating templates for internal and external use
Assisting with IT-related matters and troubleshooting
Arranging functions and designing invitations for events and special occasions
Coordinating travel arrangements and logistics
Screening calls and managing front-line communication
General office management, including maintaining sick leave records, staff files and leave tracking

Qualifications

Senior Paralegal Diploma or equivalent legal secretarial certification
Matric with strong results in business-related subjects
Additional certifications in legal office administration, IT, or compliance are beneficial

Skills

The ideal candidate will be exceptionally organized, proactive and capable of managing complex legal documentation, executive support tasks and general office coordination with minimal supervision as well possess the following:

12+ years of relevant experience in a legal and/or corporate environment
Deep familiarity with legal procedures and terminology
Proven ability to manage high-pressure tasks independently
Strong administrative and interpersonal skills
Technical proficiency across legal and office software

SMI 16832 - Legal Secretary / PA (Temp): Law Firm – Midrand

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