M & A Commercial Secretary

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Top Law firm based in Sandton is seeking a M & A Commercial Secretary to join their team.Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage administrative and organisational tasks including diary management and phone communications
  • Format complex documents using track changes, cross-referencing, footnotes, and comments
  • Handle PDF document management including annotation, highlighting, redaction, and compression
  • Organise physical and electronic documents
  • Perform Dictaphone and copy-typing duties
  • Prepare and maintain resource and client files
  • Administer legal practice operations
  • Manage client accounts, including time posting, payment monitoring, and trust balance oversight
  • Develop and maintain filing systems
  • Update client contact details
  • Capture professional timesheets
  • Prepare pre-bills and billing memos
  • Coordinate with accounts department on debtor management
  • Handle FICA administration and compliance
  • Perform general office administration
Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years' secretarial experience in a law firm
  • Need to be very familiar with all the legal terminology around M&A transactions
  • Excellent proficiency in MS Office 365
  • Matric qualification
  • Knowledge of Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting system (advantageous)
  • Experience with FileSite (advantageous)
Essential Competencies:
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • High attention to detail
  • Professional interpersonal skills
  • Strong commitment to confidentiality
  • Proven reliability and punctuality
  • Proactive approach and initiative
  • Ability to multitask and work under pressure
  • Superior client relationship management
  • Excellent time management skills
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1404431
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R600000 - 650000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned