Corporate Legal Secretary

Our client is actively recruiting for a meticulous and organized Corporate Legal Secretary to join their fully remote legal department. This essential role involves providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of busy legal professionals, ensuring the smooth operation of daily legal activities. You will manage calendars, prepare legal documents, handle correspondence, and maintain critical filing systems. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced legal secretary seeking a remote-first environment that fosters efficiency, autonomy, and a commitment to excellence in legal support services, based in the scenic region of the Western Cape .

• Manage and organize legal calendars, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and court dates.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings with high accuracy.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems for client matters, ensuring confidentiality and easy retrieval.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and emails, prioritizing and directing them appropriately.
• Conduct basic legal research and information gathering as directed.
• Liaise with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals in a professional manner.

• A relevant secretarial qualification or equivalent experience in a legal environment.
• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, preferably within a corporate or commercial law setting.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and legal software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and maintain strict confidentiality in a fully remote capacity.

• Competitive salary package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, enhancing work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• A supportive team environment that values contributions.
• Access to modern legal technology and resources.