TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

Junior Legal Secretary - Port Elizabeth

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Job Description

Our client in the legal services industry is looking to employ a Junior Secretary to join their team based in Port Elizabeth.

Purpose of the Role

To provide administrative and secretarial support within a professional legal environment, ensuring efficient document management, client communication, and support to legal practitioners.

Requirements
  • Matric (Grade 12)
  • Previous administrative or secretarial experience - advantageous
  • Experience in deceased estates and trust administration - beneficial
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written)
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
Responsibilities
  • Provide general secretarial and administrative support
  • Prepare, format, and manage legal documentation
  • Maintain filing systems (electronic and manual)
  • Liaise with clients and handle queries professionally
  • Assist with deceased estate and trust administration processes
  • Manage correspondence, emails, and scheduling
  • Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

About This Role

Career insights for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants positions

Salary Benchmark
R15,317/month
R12,213 to R20,849/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Reading Comprehension Writing Speaking Time Management
Common Technologies
QuickBooks Online Intuit QuickBooks Sage Business Cloud Accounting Dropbox Microsoft SQL Server Electronic adjudication management systems EAM LexisNexis Time Matters AbacusNext HotDocs

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