Secretary: Legal (P11) (Faculty of Law: Law Clinic) (Re-advert)

Advert reference: uj_002300

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 24 April 2026

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Soweto Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

• Provide legal secretarial services within the Law Clinic environment.
• Keep case files diarised, liaising with courts and other institutions or stakeholders.
• Handling enquiries (telephonic and in person).
• Liaising with clients, students, Law Clinic staff, faculty staff and Lecturers.
• Dealing with Law Clinic administration.
• Maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Three (3) to five (5) years' of job-related experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Minimum of three (3) years' legal secretarial experience.
• Good written and spoken English.
• An aptitude for figures.
• Innovative and able to work under pressure and independently.

• High attention to detail.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Secretarial Diploma and /or recognised Secretarial Certificate.
• Paralegal Diploma.

The University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups.

In accordance with the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), the University will assess all prospective employees against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may impact employment.