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  • Posted: Nov 7, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Adams & Adams is a leading African law firm specializing in intellectual property law, in addition to providing corporate and commercial legal services. The firm has grown into a South African law icon, with the largest intellectual property law practice in Africa supported by a strong commercial, property, and litigation practice. Adams & Adams has been rooted in over 100 years of legal excellence since its founding in 1908. The firm is characterized by a strong commitment to professionalism, and client care and partner accessibility are two of the cornerstones of the practice.
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    Secretarial Trainee

    What to expect

    • The course runs for a period of one year from 1 March to 28 February the next year, with a mid-year exam and a stringent final exam. Practical training takes place in all the practice areas of the firm, i.e. Patents, Trade Marks, Commercial and Conveyancing.
    • During the first 5-6 months typing/keyboarding skills are developed, with an introduction to the legal environment and working life in general. Only those trainees who have excelled during this phase will be able to continue with Phase II, which is more advanced and prepares the trainees for the work environment, concentrating on typing speed, advanced audio typing, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as other essential secretarial skills, such as proficient note-taking, writing letters and memos, taking initiative and responsibility, and preparing all kinds of relevant correspondence.

    Course content

    • Computyping (including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills)
    • Typing speed (goal is 60 wpm),
    • Audio Typing
    • Basic Accounting
    • Legal Theory
    • Written and spoken English for business purposes
    • Professional image and grooming
    • Telephone etiquette
    • Time management
    • Financial planning
    • Life skills
    • Practical training – administrative and secretarial

    Business Administration Services Qualification (learnership):

    • Module 1: Administration processes
    • Module 2: Information and communication
    • Module 3: Work in an office
    • Module 4: Problem solving and admin
    • Module 5: Teamwork

    Job Requirements

    • Aged between 18 and 26 years
    • Matric certificate with Computer Applications Technologies; or
    • A post matric qualification with Typing or Keyboarding and MS Office applications, with a minimum of 25 wpm
    • N6 Legal Secretary diploma (advantageous)
    • Fluency in English – both written and verbal skills are important; a C-symbol (between 60% and 69%) is advantageous
    • Willingness to work hard and learn everything you can

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    Interested and qualified? Go to Adams & Adams on jobs.mcidirecthire.com to apply

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