Legal Secretary

South African Board for Sheriff - Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Closing date yi 24 ka July 2026

Regrettably, this position has been removed.

Purpose

  • The main purpose of the post is to provide efficient secretarial, administrative and clerical support to the Legal Department.
  • This position reports to Manager: Legal

Requirements
  • Grade 12
  • Legal Secretary Diploma, Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification
  • A paralegal qualification will be an added advantage
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary or in a legal administrative environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Skills & Competencies
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • The ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Ability to plan work activities and good time management
  • Excellent administrative skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skill
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Good Analytical and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
  • Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Legal Department
  • Draft, type, format and proofread legal correspondence and documents
  • Manage diaries and schedule meetings
  • Prepare meeting packs, agendas and take minutes where required
  • Open, maintain and archive legal files
  • Receive, record and distribute legal correspondence
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
  • Maintain confidentiality of legal information
  • Perform general office administration
Additional Information
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Should you not receive any response from SABFS within 4 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  • A Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of ID and qualifications should be submitted.
  • The South African Board for Sheriffs encourages applications from people with Disabilities.
Remuneration
  • Market related
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