Legal Bookkeeper / Office Administrator / Personal Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a reliable and detail‑oriented Legal Bookkeeper / Office Administrator to support the day‑to‑day financial and operational functions of our Johannesburg‑based law firm. The role offers the chance to develop into a legal secretary position with appropriate training.

Key responsibilities

• Capture, reconcile and process payments and receipts.
• Prepare and manage invoices, statements and collections.
• Handle payments to advocates, suppliers and service providers.
• Assist with payroll processing and payslip administration.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Provide general office administration, diary support and client liaison.
• Support social media administration and basic marketing tasks.
• Perform ad‑hoc administrative duties for the director and professional staff.

Required profile

• Previous experience in bookkeeping or financial administration.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Honesty, discretion and reliability.
• Good organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Confidence working with numbers, invoices and payments.
• Computer literacy and ability to work independently.

Required skills

• Bookkeeping
• Financial administration
• Microsoft Office
• Clio (or similar practice‑management software)
• Xero (or similar accounting software)