Experienced Litigation Secretary – Cape Town CBD

Time Personnel

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Time Personnel is assisting a leading law firm in Cape Town CBD to fill a Litigation Secretary role. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to Attorneys, with strong Dictaphone typing and proficiency in Lexpro and other legal software.

Key duties include diary management, preparation of pleadings and affidavits, typing, invoicing and billing, and arranging court or virtual meetings.

Qualifications

Legal Secretarial qualification or related diploma is highly advantageous.
3 years’ experience in a commercial litigation department.
Proficient in Dictaphone typing (≥60 wpm) and MS Office.
Experience with court and online systems (Caselines/Court Online).
Strong written and verbal English and Afrikaans communication.

Responsibilities

Opening of files and debiting fees on Lexpro.
Diary management and scheduling client meetings, court hearings, and virtual meetings.
Transcribe and proofread legal documents and pleadings.
Prepare letters, affidavits, pleadings, and bills of costs; provide admin support to Attorneys.