INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
MPHELA & ASSOCIATES ATTORNEYS INC (PRETORIA) requires the services of a Litigation Legal Secretary/Typist (FIVE-YEAR FIXED CONTRACT).
Salary: Negotiable
Skills/Core Competencies
- Matric.
- 1 year administration or secretarial qualification/certificate.
- At least 2 years’ experience in an administrative and/or legal environment (medium to large law firm).
- Computer literacy accompanied by demonstrable experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of client service and customer service principles.
- Ability to speak, read and/or write various indigenous languages.
- Knowledge of the Ghost Practice system, Practice Directives, Court Online and Case Lines is required.
- Experience working in a legal environment and/or as a legal secretary will be an added advantage.
Core Responsibilities
- Typing all legal documents as requested by the employer.
- Performing all general typing and secretarial duties.
- Carrying out duties that are normally performed by a legal secretary/typist.
- Performing any other work reasonably and lawfully assigned by the employer.
- Using his/her endeavours to promote and extend the business of the employer, not limited to:
- Drafting of letters;
- Maintaining Attorney’s diary;
- Updating claims on Prescription Alert;
- Preparing correspondence and legal documents such as summons, pleadings, notices, applications and subpoenas under the supervision of the Attorney;
- Liaising with the Road Accident Fund and other relevant service providers;
- Diary management of consultations and ancillary duties associated herewith;
- Communicating with medical experts and following up on medico-legal reports.
- Carrying out lawful and reasonable instructions of the employer.
Email your Application & CV to hrpta@mphela.co.za
CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026