Office Manager - Legal Secretary

Recruiter:

Rad Resources

Job Ref:

PTA000481/BF

Date posted:

Friday, August 29, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

25000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
A Law firm in Woodmead, Jhb, is looking for a Office Manager / Legal Secretary to join their company. Salary: R25 000 - R37 000 pm depending on experience.

POSITION INFO:
Legal firm seeking a highly capable and experienced Office Manager / Personal Assistant to join our team. This pivotal role is the organisational backbone of our firm, requiring a versatile "jack-of-all-trades" who will provide comprehensive support to our Senior Attorney while ensuring the seamless and efficient operation of the entire office.

Key Responsibilities
Personal Assistant to Senior Attorney:

Provide high-level, confidential administrative and legal support to the Senior Attorney, with a specific focus on the management and administration of pension fund wind-ups and curatorship files.
Draft, format, and type a wide range of documents, correspondence, and legal reports with exceptional speed and accuracy.
Manage the Senior Attorney's diary, schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, and handle all communications effectively.

Office Management:

Oversee all day-to-day office operations, acting as the primary point of contact for clients, staff, and suppliers.
Manage the new client intake process, including FICA compliance and opening new files.
Supervise administrative staff and oversee the firm's accounting functions in conjunction with the external accountant, including instructing payments and managing financial systems.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency by developing and implementing new systems and processes.
Manage all office logistics, including stock-taking and ordering of supplies.
Assist with the firm’s marketing and social media presence as required.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential: Proven experience in a senior administrative, office management, or senior PA role. Experience within a legal or professional services environment is highly advantageous.
Mindset: A "no-nonsense," proactive, and results-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is willing to take on a wide variety of tasks.
Technical Skills: A high degree of proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and excellent typing skills with a focus on both speed and accuracy.
Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational, time-management, and multitasking abilities with a conscientious approach and high level of initiative.
Communication: Impeccable professionalism, discretion, and a strong work ethic. An exceptional command of the English language (written and verbal) is required. Fluency in Afrikaans is highly advantageous.

This is an urgent placement, and the successful candidate must be available to start immediately to ensure a smooth and thorough handover with the current incumbent.

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