Personal Assistant Wanted At Louw Strydom Incorporated

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Litigation Secretary / Personal Assistant to support our legal team. This dual role is ideal for a candidate who has strong attention to detail, and enjoys being a trusted support professional to attorney and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

– Provide comprehensive secretarial support to attorneys, including document preparation, filing, and managing correspondence

– Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, pleadings, and briefs to court standards

– Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate court deadlines

– Maintain and organise case files (physical and electronic)

– Liaise with clients, court staff, and other legal professionals

– Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

– Personal assistant duties including travel arrangements, expense reporting, and diary management for senior lawyers

Qualifications:

– Minimum 2 years’ experience as a legal secretary, ideally with a focus on litigation

– Strong knowledge of court procedures and legal terminology

– Excellent typing and document formatting skills

– Proficient in Microsoft Office and Legalsuite

– Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

– Discretion, reliability, and a high level of professionalism

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to alicia@louwstrydom.co.za. We look forward to hearing from you!