Legal secretary (Commercial), Pretoria

SUMMARY:
Legal secretary (Commercial department), Pretoria.  Candidate must have at least 5 years’ experience in a legal attorney/firm with an understanding of a legal practice and knowledge of general legal processes (action and application proceedings) as a Legal Secretary. 

• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and organizing meetings.
• Draft and proofread legal documents, letters, and correspondence with a high degree of accuracy.
• Maintain and organise case files, both electronic and physical, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal standards.
• Prepare trial and hearing binders, exhibits, and relevant documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals on behalf of attorneys.
• Manage billing processes, including tracking billable hours and preparing invoices. Able to keep track of disbursements, debtors and creditors and to ensure timeous invoicing and payment.

POSITION INFO:
Legal secretary (Commercial department), Pretoria. Candidate must have at least 5 years’ experience in a legal attorney/firm with an understanding of a legal practice and knowledge of general legal processes (action and application proceedings) as a Legal Secretary.

• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and organizing meetings.
• Draft and proofread legal documents, letters, and correspondence with a high degree of accuracy.
• Maintain and organise case files, both electronic and physical, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal standards.
• Prepare trial and hearing binders, exhibits, and relevant documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals on behalf of attorneys.
• Manage billing processes, including tracking billable hours and preparing invoices. Able to keep track of disbursements, debtors and creditors and to ensure timeous invoicing and payment.