Chief Justice Secretary - Durban - Office Of The Chief Justice South Africa

Chief Justice Secretary - Durban - Office Of The Chief Justice South Africa

The Office of the Chief Justice South Africa seeks a highly skilled and organized Judicial Administrative Assistant to provide top-notch secretarial support to one of our esteemed Judges.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide comprehensive administrative assistance to the Judge, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.
2. Type and format draft memoranda, decisions, opinions, and judgement entries with precision and accuracy.
3. Manage correspondence, judgements, and orders for the Judge, including dictaphone typing.
4. Diarize appointments, meetings, and official visits, making travel and accommodation arrangements as needed.

Requirements:

1. Maintenance of case files and endorsement of case files with an order made by the Judge.
2. Updating files and documents, providing copies to the Registrar.
3. Perform digital recording of court proceedings on urgent cases after hours or on circuit court, ensuring integrity of recordings.
4. Safe storage and filing of court records.
5. Accompanying the Judge to court.
6. Management of the Judge's vehicle, logbook, and driving duties.
7. Preparing reports, documents, and data for assigned Judges as necessary.
8. Arranging refreshments and attending to the needs of the Judge and visitors.
9. Managing the Judge's library and updating documentation.
10. Executing legal research as directed by the Judge, adhering to departmental policies and guidelines.