Commercial/Civil Litigation Secretary at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Red Ember Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Legal Practice in Cape Town seeks a Legal Secretary with experience in Commercial and Civil Litigation. The role includes drafting legal documents, managing records, and performing administrative functions. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of High Court Litigation process is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparation of court and commercial documents.
• Filing and record keeping.
• Billing and capturing accounts.

Skills

Litigation

Commercial

Secretary

Education

Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

LegalSuite

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a Legal Secretary to join an established Legal Practice located in Cape Town (V & A Waterfront). The role requires an experienced Junior and/or Senior Commercial/Civil Litigation Secretary.

Responsibilities

1. Drafting and preparation of court and/or commercial documents.
2. Filing and record keeping.
3. Billing and capturing accounts.
4. Ad hoc administrative functions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of High Court Litigation process (advantageous).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Knowledge of Commercial Agreements and related matters.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and administrative skills.
• Knowledge and working proficiency of LegalSuite (advantageous).
• Ability to work independently with meticulous attention to detail.
• Candidates should be based close to the Central Cape Town Area.

Additional Details

Job Code: ZR_1810_JOB

Desired Skills

• Litigation
• Commercial
• Secretary

Desired Qualification Level

• Degree

About The Employer

Red Ember Recruitment is passionate about providing Payroll and HR solutions that deliver true business value. As a Certified Sage Platinum Business Partner, we support Sage clients with value-added services and industry-specific experience in Payroll, HR, and Finance. We offer recruitment services at all levels, from Interns to Executives, including bulk recruitment and headhunting.