Legal Secretary: High Court

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 Legal Secretary: High Court Johannesburg
Division: Governance
Reference No: 5746
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Employment Type: Permanent
T.A.S.K Grade: 08
Salary: R326,151.00 per annum
Closing Date: 29 August 2025

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About the Employer

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) provides cover and compensation to road users injured in motor vehicle accidents within South Africa, aiming to deliver timely and compassionate rehabilitation and promote road safety.

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Purpose of the Job

To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Legal Services Department and ensure smooth day-to-day office operations.

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Key Performance Areas

Legal Secretarial Administration:

• Prepare court statements and legal forms

• Transcribe and proofread legal documents from attorney dictations

• Index and update pleadings and discovery binders

• Support legal research and liaise with vendors, experts, attorneys, and opposing counsel

Standards, Process & Procedure Maintenance:

• Maintain adherence to internal standards and business goals

• Support strategy and reporting offices per RAF policies

Quality Assurance:

• Keep documentation and policies current and accurate

Office Management:

• Manage correspondence, filing, and phone queries

• Maintain confidentiality

• Follow up on outstanding matters

• Ensure availability of stationery and timely office support

Meeting and Diary Management:

• Arrange meetings, take minutes, and distribute them

• Manage follow-ups and team diaries

• Schedule appointments with internal and external stakeholders

Document Control:

• Maintain filing systems and manage court roll updates

• Retrieve and distribute documents confidentially

• Record and file documentation properly

• Maintain databases related to court directives and foreign national records

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Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Business Administration or Law-related qualification

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in business or law administration

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Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Planning, organizing, and coordinating skills

• Emotional intelligence and ethical conduct

• Client service orientation

• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Knowledge of RAF systems and procedures

• Proficiency in English and at least one other official language

• Strong communication, administrative, interpersonal, research, and writing skills

• Diary and court roll management

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