Legal Secretary Jobs in Durban North

Requirements:

• Candidate must have at least 3 yearsâ?? experience in a legal attorney/firm with an understanding of a legal practice and knowledge of general legal processes (action and application proceedings)
• Paralegal qualification will be an advantage
• Be able to type, draft and proofread correspondence and define and prepare legal documents
• Experience in Dictaphone typing will be an advantage
• Be able to prepare large bundles of documentation (photocopying and scanning)
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to work under pressure and reporting to more than one attorney at a time
• Be able to attend to invoicing and arranging payment of invoices
• Able to reconcile accounts and identify invoices not paid
• Strong computer skills and able to competently work on Excel, Word and AJS. 
• Good communication and administrative skills, including the ability to sort and file documents in chronological order
• Mature, hardworking, self-motivated, professional and deadline driven
• Accurate and meticulous in all respects
• Having own reliable transport will be an advantage

The proposed salary for the role is R20k - R25k per month, but the option remains with the client to offer any market related salary considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

NOTE: We ONLY accept online applications. We do not consider direct applications via Whatsapp or email.

Minimum requirements:

• LLB
• Excellent Communication skills
• Right to appear would be ideal
• Dynamic and hard-working
• Own car and license beneficial

Consultant: Nicole Smit - Dante Personnel Pretoria Faerie Glen

Minimum Qualification requirements & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Law or equivalent.
• Masters Legal degree will be advantageous.
• 10 years at senior management of which 5 years must be board secretariat experience at an executive level.
• Working with senior and influential thought leaders and decision makers.
• Company Board Secretary experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce compliance with legal and internal standards.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and ensure effective controls.
• Guide business units on best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and enhance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Train staff and create awareness of compliance responsibilities.
• Mitigate risks to prevent breaches and reputational damage.
• Facilitate audits and support process improvement across departments.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree (Law, Finance, Business or related field); Masters preferred.
• Proven experience in a compliance role.
• Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks.
• High integrity, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.
• Certification in compliance is advantageous.

This is a strategic role suited to a detail-oriented professional who thrives on promoting accountability and driving operational excellence.

Minimum requirements:

• 3 to 5 years post-admission experience, particularly in divorce and family law matters
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career in family law
• The ambition to develop and grow a dedicated family law practice
• Strong interpersonal skills and the emotional resilience needed to handle sensitive client matters

Consultant: Milanie Horn - Dante Personnel East Rand

Senior Litigation Typist available immediately in Pretoria, in the Legal industry.

Company Requirements:

• Experience in and familiar with ghost software, Caselines and Court online
• Must be able to work efficiently and independently
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Own transport

Kindly apply of you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.

Minimum requirements:

• Matric
• Minimum 1+ years' office experience preferably in estate administration
• Excellent communication and administration skills

Consultant: Nicole Smit - Dante Personnel Pretoria Faerie Glen

Minimum requirements:

• Matric
• 3-4 years' experience as a Legal Secretary
• Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to attorneys
• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and handling correspondence
• Preparing legal documents
• Liaising with clients, courts, and service providers
• Proficient with Dictation, Legal Suite, and Ghost Practice
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle a high volume of work independently

Consultant: Danielle Fortuin - Dante Personnel Johannesburg

Head of Governance, Legal, Risk and Compliance

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Reporting to the CEO, the role will provide strategic direction, leadership, and advice to NRF Corporate Executive, Management team and the Board of Directors on matters of governance, risk, legal and regulatory compliance. The successful incumbent will oversee the development and implementation of strategy, policies, frameworks and systems in this regard. The successful incumbent will oversee the development and implementation of strategy, policies, frameworks and systems in this regard.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Postgraduate degree (LLB) in law or higher.
• An Admitted Attorney/Advocate of the Hight Court.
• Experience:
• • Ten (10) years experience of which eight (8) should be in Corporate Governance, Risk, Legal and Compliance Management in the capacity of Senior/Executive Manager in a medium to large organisation.
  • Experience in litigation and legal drafting.
  • Membership with the Institute of Risk Management in South Africa (IRMSA) or Compliance Institute of South Africa (CISA) preferable.
  • Exposure to the strategic management process and initiatives including identifying and mitigation of risks in major projects.
  • A proven track record in managing and or advising in controlled items and knowledge of arms control protocols and systems. Expert
  • knowledge of Corporate Law, Companies Act, PFMA & other applicable legislation.
  • Expert knowledge of the industrys standards and regulations.
  • Expert knowledge of Legal, Compliance and Risk Frameworks.
• Knowledge:
• • All relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public Service including the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant legislation.
  • In-depth/above average experience and knowledge of Contract law.
  • A reasonable understanding of Intellectual Property and Treaty law.
  • Knowledge of corporate governance principles, practices, and application of King IV. Knowledge of South African Labour legislation.
  • Knowledge of other South African legislative prescripts.
  • Knowledge of international law.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Governance, Ethics, Compliance, Internal Control and Risk Management Provide advice to the NRF in respect of corporate governance, enterprise risk, social and ethics, business resilience, combined assurance and compliance issues. Manage the GRLC function and providing support in identifying, managing, monitoring and corrective action/s of entity-wide risks (operational and strategic), including the risk of non-compliance to applicable legislation, regulations and poli https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/H/Head-of-Governance-Legal-Risk-and-Compliance-1193240-Job-Search-6-10-2025-3-56-00-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

Minimum requirements:

• Completed LLB
• Dynamic and driven individual
• Interest in Commercial and Banking Law
• Own drivers and car beneficial

Consultant: Kadee-Cherie - Dante Personnel Pretoria Faerie Glen

Key Responsibilities:
Governance, Ethics, Compliance, Internal Control and Risk Management
- Provide advice to the company in respect of corporate governance, enterprise risk, social and ethics, business resilience, combined assurance and compliance issues.
- Manage the GRLC function and providing support in identifying, managing, monitoring and corrective action/s of entity-wide risks (operational and strategic), including the risk of non-compliance to applicable legislation, regulations and policies as part of the overall risk management processes and governance structures.
- Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of an enterprise risk management framework (ERMF), policy and procedures for the company in accordance with international standards; and including the facilitation of departmental risk workshops, risk and control reviews and monitoring and analysis of risk trends.
- Ensure that all the activities of the GRLC department are carried out according to the agreed ERMF.
- Establish, communicate and facilitate the use of appropriate Risk and Compliance management methodologies, tools and techniques.
- Oversee the development and implementation of the company's Business Resilience policies and procedures.
- Provide assurance to the Board and Management that the organisation is compliant to regulatory and statutory requirements.
- Assist Line Management in reviewing and annually updating the ERM Framework and all relevant policies, including the Fraud and Corruption Prevention Strategy; ERM Policy; Compliance Policy; and Framework and Business Continuity Management Policy and Plans.
- Facilitate formal awareness campaigns on governance, risk and compliance as well as business resilience related matters and providing accurate reporting and relevant information for the escalation of potential high-risk areas to the company's CorpEx and Risk Committee.
- Compile necessary submissions and present those at the Audit & Risk Committee and the company's board meetings.
- Manage, coordinating and overseeing the preparation of Operational (Business) Plans, quarterly performance feedback reporting by the departments and prepare quarterly report to CorpEx.
- Assist / Provide inputs to the company Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan [APP] and Annual Performance Report [APR] preparation in line with DPME / DSTI guidelines and timelines.

Organisational Legal Services
- Provide strategic advice on legal and governance matters.
- Lead and oversee the provision of legal services function.
- Input into contractual resources (drafting, negotiations and/or reviewing of contracts).
- Manage the provision of legal advice and opinions verbally or written draft legal opinions.
- Represent the company in legal forums and labour forums where required.
- Manage external legal service pro