Senior Legal Secretary

2 weeks ago

Illovo Gauteng, South Africa Resourgenix Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year

Legal Secretary – Commercial Focus

Location: Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Employment Type: Permanent (3 months probation period)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high-level support to the Managing Director and assist an associate attorney.

This role focuses on commercial legal documentation, including agreements, trusts, and corporate correspondence. The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and proficient in English and Afrikaans, with strong administrative and PA skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drafting, editing, and formatting commercial legal documents and correspondence.
  • Supporting the Managing Director with letters, agreements, and company secretarial tasks.
  • Assisting an associate attorney with administrative tasks as needed.
  • Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.
  • Proofreading and ensuring accuracy of all legal documentation.
  • Maintaining filing systems and company records.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience as a legal secretary, with commercial and corporate legal exposure.
  • Strong dictation and transcription skills.
  • Impeccable English language skills (grammar, spelling, formatting).
  • Highly organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Desirable:

  • Experience with company secretarial duties and filings (CIPC skills ).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, legal software, and document management systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Illovo, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • commercial legal: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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