Commercial/Litigation Secretary

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Commercial/Litigation Secretary. This role involves administrative excellence, legal practice support, and client handling in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have minimum 5 years' experience in a law firm and possess strong knowledge of legal procedures, especially in High Court matters. A strong command of MS Word is also required. Competitive salary between R 450,000 - R 500,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a secretary in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of High Court procedures and documents.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive diary management and meeting coordination.
• Preparation and organization of legal files and resources.
• FICA compliance and documentation management.

Skills

Expert-level MS Word skills

Strong knowledge of legal procedures

Client relationship management

Education

Matric qualification (Grade 12)

Tools

Aderant Expert

iManage

Job description

R 450000 - R 500000 Annually Cost To Company

Our client, a leading commercial law firm in Cape Town, is seeking an experienced Commercial/Litigation Secretary to join their dynamic team.

Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned legal secretary to support a busy commercial department. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment with diverse responsibilities spanning administration, document management, and client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Excellence
  Comprehensive diary management and meeting coordination
• Legal Practice Support
  Preparation and organization of legal files and resources; Court document preparation and High Court procedure knowledge; Commercial deadline and court date management; Legal billing and time capture administration; Client account preparation and debtor management
• Client & Financial Administration
  FICA compliance and documentation management; Trust account monitoring and service provider payments; Pre-billing preparation and client billing coordination; Maintaining comprehensive filing systems (electronic and physical); Client relationship management and contact database maintenance

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a secretary in a law firm environment
• Matric qualification (Grade 12)
• Expert-level MS Word skills, particularly Office 365
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures and documentation

Advantageous Skills

• Experience with Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting system
• Knowledge of iManage document management system
• Familiarity with High Court procedures and documents

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted