Our client in the Legal Services industry is seeking to employ a Professional Assistant / Junior Associate Attorney to join their team based in Gqeberha.
Exciting Opportunity:
Join an established and reputable legal practice where you will have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of legal disciplines, contribute meaningfully to client matters, and further develop your legal career within a professional and supportive environment.
Requirements:
- LLB / BCom LLB / BA LLB qualification.
- Admitted Attorney of the High Court with right of appearance and at least 1 year of post-articles experience.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet prescribed deadlines.
- Admission as a Notary will be advantageous.
- Relevant tertiary qualification preferred
- Legal Secretarial Diploma or relevant qualification
- Experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar Legal Secretary / PA role
- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal PA, or similar role
- Strong understanding of legal terminology and documentation
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience with legal software/document management systems (advantageous)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Professional, reliable, and able to maintain strict confidentiality
Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.
