Senior Litigation Secretary

The Recruiters; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior Litigation Secretary to join their dynamic team in Stellenbosch. This role is ideal for an experienced professional with over 10 years in litigation, who thrives in a busy legal environment. You'll be responsible for supporting attorneys in High Court and Magistrates Court cases, ensuring all documentation is prepared with precision and confidentiality. The successful candidate will possess outstanding communication skills, be detail-oriented, and proficient in MS Office and LegalSuite. If you are proactive and organized, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a reputable legal firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a litigation secretary in a law firm.
• Ability to draft High Court and Magistrates Court documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for civil litigation matters.
• Assist with billing, filing, and other tasks related to litigation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting court documents

Knowledge of court processes

Discretion and confidentiality

Communication skills

Typing skills

Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)

MS Office proficiency

Experience with LegalSuite

Time management skills

Tools

LegalSuite

MS Office

Job description

Our client is a well-established firm of Attorneys based in Stellenbosch. They are seeking a senior Litigation Secretary with at least 10 years experience to join their team.

The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative and industry support to attorneys in handling civil litigation matters, with a primary focus on High Court cases and Magistrate Court proceedings. The role requires a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive professional who is well-versed in the day-to-day operations of a busy legal practice.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 10 years experience as a litigation secretary in a law firm
• The ability to draft and prepare High Court and Magistrates Court documents
• Knowledge of the court processes in the High Court and Magistrates Court
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive documents
• Outstanding communication both verbal and written
• Quick and accurate typing skills
• Bilingual (Proficient in Afrikaans and English)
• Expert in MS Office
• Experienced in LegalSuite
• Always be proactive
• Be organized and able to prioritise important tasks
• Efficient with good time management skills
• The ability to work independently
• To assist with billing, filing, and other administrative tasks related to litigation cases

Start Date : 1 July 2025

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Litigation Secretary • stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa