Experienced Litigation Secretary - Fast-Paced Law Firm

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to join their busy Litigation Department in Cape Town. The successful candidate will have 7-10 years of legal secretarial experience, strong proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and knowledge of accounting and document management systems. This role involves managing legal documents, diary coordination, and communication with clients. Attractive compensation of R420,000 - R450,000 annually, based in the vibrant city of Cape Town.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience as a legal secretary.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting system.
• Knowledge of iManage document management system.

Responsibilities

• Dictaphone and copy-typing of legal documents.
• Diary management and coordination of appointments.
• Preparing pre-bills and billing memos for clients.
• Communication with clients, counsel, and experts.

Skills

Document Management

Diary Management

Financial Administration

Stakeholder Liaison

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Matric certificate

Secretarial diploma / legal secretarial diploma / paralegal qualification

Tools

Aderant Expert (CMS)

iManage document management system

Job description

A leading commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to join their busy Litigation Department in Cape Town. The successful candidate will have 7-10 years of legal secretarial experience, strong proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and knowledge of accounting and document management systems. This role involves managing legal documents, diary coordination, and communication with clients. Attractive compensation of R420,000 - R450,000 annually, based in the vibrant city of Cape Town.