Commercial Litigation Secretary — Fast-Paced Legal Admin

Time Personnel

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Time Personnel is seeking a capable Litigation Secretary to support Attorneys in the commercial litigation department in Cape Town. The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience and proficiency with dictation, typing, and court/online systems.

Strong English and Afrikaans communication, meticulous attention to detail and reliability are essential. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing files, scheduling meetings and court appearances, and handling invoicing while ensuring

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years experience in a commercial litigation department.
Experience with general litigation processes and protocols.
Experience with court and online systems (Caselines/Court Online/Windeed/CIPC).
Must be able to type and do Dictaphone typing (above 60 wpm).
FICA compliance and Lexpro bookkeeping experience is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

Provide secretarial and administrative support to Attorneys in commercial litigation.
Prepare, format and compile pleadings, affidavits, memoranda, correspondence and bills of costs.
Open files, set up appointments, client meetings, virtual meetings, court hearings or appearances.
Transcribe and proofread legal documents and pleadings; type letters and documents.
Debit fees, generate or process invoices and bill clients.