Dynamic Litigation Secretary – 4+ yrs, 6-Month Contract

Manpower Sa (Pty) Ltd; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Law Firm in Stellenbosch is seeking a litigation secretary with at least 4 years of experience in a reputable law firm. You will handle dictation, typing, pleadings, and court-file organization, ensuring amendments are correct and pleadings are uploaded properly.

Requirements include excellent MS Word and Excel skills (Word 2010), and knowledge of Aderant Expert, FileSite, CourtOnline and CaseLines. Practical experience in High Court litigation is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' litigation secretary experience.
• Excellent MS Word and Excel skills, especially Word 2010.
• Familiarity with Aderant Expert (CMS), FileSite, CourtOnline and CaseLines.
• Experience with High Court litigation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Dictaphone and copy-typing of a wide range of documents.
• Typing, formatting and collating notices and pleadings.
• Prepare and amend documents accurately with amendments verified.
• Handle pleadings, upload and sort pleadings.
• Organise court files on CourtOnline and CaseLines.
• Prepare resource, counsel and client files.
• Open new matters and liaise with clients for onboarding.
• Manage diary, calls, and messages in absence of professionals.
• General office and personal administration.
• Prepare pre-bills and billing memos, and send to clients.
• Assist debtors and debt collection with accounts.
• FICA administration follow-up.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, presiding officers and service providers.
• Assist in tender submissions and presentations.

Tools

MS Word 2010

Excel

Aderant Expert (CMS)

FileSite

CourtOnline

CaseLines

Job description

Top Law Firm in Stellenbosch is seeking a litigation secretary with at least 4 years of experience in a reputable law firm. You will handle dictation, typing, pleadings, and court-file organization, ensuring amendments are correct and pleadings are uploaded properly.

Requirements include excellent MS Word and Excel skills (Word 2010), and knowledge of Aderant Expert, FileSite, CourtOnline and CaseLines. Practical experience in High Court litigation is advantageous.