# Legal Secretary

> Remote Recruitment · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-06-16

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

Remote Recruitment is hiring a **Legal Secretary** to provide high-quality administrative support to a UK-based legal team. Fully remote from South Africa, you'll manage documents, correspondence, and diary coordination with precision and professionalism.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, contracts, and correspondence
-   Manage solicitor diaries, schedule client meetings, and coordinate court deadlines
-   Open and maintain client files and ensure accurate record-keeping
-   Liaise with clients, courts, and third parties on behalf of fee earners
-   Handle billing, disbursements, and general administrative tasks

### What You'll Need

-   2+ years of legal secretarial experience, ideally in a UK law firm
-   Excellent typing speed and accuracy with strong attention to detail
-   Proficiency in Microsoft Word including track changes and document formatting
-   Strong written English and professional telephone manner
-   Reliable internet and a quiet home workspace

### What's on Offer

-   **Salary: R25,000 per month**
-   Full-time, permanent remote position
-   Working hours: 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST)
-   Equipment provided | 20 days paid leave

Remote Recruitment welcomes all applicants. Apply today to support a UK legal team remotely.

## Apply

[Apply at Remote Recruitment](https://apply.workable.com/remote-recruitment/j/6199D71CFC/apply)

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