Legal PA
Job Description
Job title: Legal PA
Group: Finance and Projects
Location: Johannesburg
Hours: Full-time, up to 37.5 hours per week (8:30am - 5:00pm) with flexibility
About the RoleWe are seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal PA to join our Finance and Projects team in Johannesburg. This is an exciting opportunity to provide professional support to a dynamic group of lawyers, ensuring seamless delivery of client service in a fast paced and competitive environment.
As a Legal PA, you will play a key role in managing diaries, coordinating meetings and travel, handling communications, and ensuring accurate document and file management. You'll also contribute to business development initiatives, assist with billing processes, and support project management activities.
Key Responsibilities- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients
- Manage lawyers' diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, and itineraries
- Screen and prioritise communications, including e mails and calls
- Prepare presentations, draft correspondence, and manage document production
- Maintain accurate client files and ensure compliance with firm procedures
- Support business development activities, including event coordination and research
- Assist with billing, financial queries, and project management tasks
The ideal candidate will be:
- Highly organised, adaptable, and able to work under pressure
- A strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
- Proactive, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Professional and discreet, with a commitment to confidentiality
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- Competitive salary and benefits
If you are a self-starter who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys supporting others to deliver exceptional client service, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our Finance and Projects team in Johannesburg!