Defended Litigation Secretary Pretoria

Jobs 4 All; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Pretoria is seeking a Defended Litigation Secretary with 3-5 years of experience in foreclosure matters. The successful candidate will provide essential legal support, manage case files, and ensure compliance with court systems while liaising with clients and legal teams. Proficiency in banking systems like My Attorneys and CACS is essential. This role offers an opportunity to grow in a dynamic legal environment focused on bank-related litigation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years as a Litigation Secretary in defended foreclosure.
• Experience with Standard Bank foreclosure matters preferred.
• Proficient in legal and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to attorneys in defended foreclosure.
• Draft and prepare legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Manage case files and ensure legal compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Legal practice management

Court systems proficiency

Tools

My Attorneys

CACS

GhostPractice

Caselines

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Defended Litigation Secretary with 3–5 years of experience in defended foreclosure matters to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have extensive exposure to bank-related litigation, especially Standard Bank foreclosure matters, and must be proficient in legal practice management and court systems.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys handling defended foreclosure cases.
• Draft, process, and prepare legal documents under attorney supervision, including :
• Notices
• Pleadings
• Motions
• Other litigation-related documents
• Manage and maintain case files, ensuring accuracy, up-to-date records, and legal compliance.
• Handle dictation typing with speed and precision.
• Liaise professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and internal legal teams.
• Ensure timely filing of court documents, coordination of court dates, and adherence to legal deadlines.
• Support attorneys with general administrative tasks relevant to the defended foreclosure process.
• Maintain accurate records and correspondence using required legal and banking systems.

Minimum Requirements :

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Litigation Secretary, specifically in defended foreclosure litigation.
• Experience with Standard Bank foreclosure matters is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in legal and financial systems :
• My Attorneys
• CACS
• GhostPractice
• Caselines
• Excellent communication skills — both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Proven experience in coordinating with attorneys and clients for successful litigation outcomes.

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Litigation Secretary • Pretoria, South Africa