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Legal Secretary – Pretoria Jobs in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Legal Secretary – Pretoria
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Recruiter:
Recruitment Dynamix (Pty) Ltd
Job Ref:
YS/HH/0305
Date posted:
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Location:
Pretoria, South Africa
Salary:
Market related depending on level of experience
SUMMARY:
Opportunity for a proactive and highly organised Legal Secretary to support the Legal Advisor while also assisting with HR-related administrative duties. This is a varied role combining legal secretarial responsibilities with HR coordination, requiring discretion, professionalism, and strong organisational skills.
POSITION INFO:
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal/HR Administrator
- Strong typing and document formatting skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide full secretarial and administrative support to the Legal Advisor
- Draft, format, and amend legal documents and correspondence
- Manage diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements
- Maintain legal files and ensure compliance with internal procedures
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external counsel as required
- Assist with document preparation, reporting, and record keeping
- HR Administration Support
- Assist with recruitment administration (interview scheduling, candidate correspondence)
- Prepare employment contracts and HR documentation
- Maintain employee records in line with data protection requirements
- Support onboarding and induction processes
- Assist with policy updates and internal communications
- Provide general administrative support on HR matters requirements