Dynamic Litigation & Commercial Secretary

SRG Financial Placements; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG Financial Placements is seeking a litigation secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to an attorney focusing on commercial and litigation matters. You will prepare, type and format legal correspondence, pleadings, and documents with high accuracy, and assist with High Court and Magistrates Court matters following established procedures.

The role requires at least 2 years of proven experience in a litigation secretarial capacity, excellent dictation typing,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years proven experience as a litigation secretary, with exposure to High Court and Magistrates Court procedures.
• Excellent dictation typing, written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong MS Office and general computer skills, with a professional presentation, reliable work ethic, and excellent organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to an attorney specialising in commercial and litigation matters.
• Prepare, type and format legal correspondence, pleadings, documents, and dictation with a high level of accuracy.
• Assist with High Court and Magistrates Court matters and have a basic understanding of relevant litigation procedures.
• Manage the attorneys diary, filing, appointments and general office administration.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, colleagues, counsel, and other relevant parties.

Skills

Dictation typing

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Office

Office 365

Job description

SRG Financial Placements is seeking a litigation secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to an attorney focusing on commercial and litigation matters. You will prepare, type and format legal correspondence, pleadings, and documents with high accuracy, and assist with High Court and Magistrates Court matters following established procedures.

The role requires at least 2 years of proven experience in a litigation secretarial capacity, excellent dictation typing,