Legal Secretary

People Dimension; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in South Africa is seeking a Legal Secretary/Litigation Secretary to support its team. The role involves various responsibilities such as reporting to attorneys, handling client correspondence, and filing legal documents. The ideal candidate should have 5 years of experience in civil law typing and strong computer skills. A market-related salary will be offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years civil law litigation typist experience.
• Experience with third party claims – RAF matters.
• Reliable transport required.

Responsibilities

• Report to director and/or attorneys.
• Handle correspondence between clients and legal representatives.
• File legal documents and application tasks.

Skills

Dictaphone typing experience

Computer literacy

Good telephone etiquette

Education

Matric

Other legal qualifications

Tools

MS Office

Court Online

Case Lines

AJS

Job description

Introduction

A well-established law firm that provides professional legal services. Is looking for a Legal Secretary / Litigation Secretary to join their team as soon as possible.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Report to director and/or attorneys of the firm.
• Attend to daily tasks, correspondence between clients and other legal representatives.
• Attend to date application and filing legal documents.
• Typing of correspondence and/or legal documents.
• Basic drafting to be done.
• Other legal tasks as required by director and/or attorneys.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Matric, any other qualifications in the legal field would be advantageous.
• 5 years civil law litigation typist with Dictaphone typing experience.
• Have experience with third party claims – RAF matters.
• Computer literacy is important – must be able to work on MS Office products, Court Online, Case Lines, and AJS.
• Reliable transport.
• Candidate must be neat and have good telephone etiquette.

Package & Remuneration

Market related – R – R

Interested?

Interested?