Litigation Legal Secretary

SiG Labour Corporate; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Pretoria is seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary to provide administrative and clerical support in litigation cases. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing case files, and scheduling court appearances. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational and communication skills, with proficiency in legal documentation.

Qualifications

• Proficient in drafting legal documents and proofreading for compliance.
• Strong organizational skills for managing case files and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and format legal documents as required.
• Manage case files and track important deadlines.
• Schedule court appearances and communicate progress to clients.

Job description

SUMMARY :

LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY

Providing administrative and clerical support to attorneys specializing in litigation cases. They are crucial in managing the administrative aspects such as : preparing legal documents, managing deadlines, and maintaining case files.

POSITION INFO :

KEY RESPONBIBILITIES :

• Document Preparation :
• Drafting & formatting legal documents (pleadings, affidavits, briefs, memoranda & discovery requests)
• Proofreading documents for accuracy & compliance with legal formatting standards
• Compiling & organizing legal documents with case files.
• Case Management :
• Opening new case files, recording relevant information & updating case management systems
• Tracking deadlines, court dates & important milestones in litigation cases
• Maintaining detailed case files with proper organization and indexing
• Scheduling and Communication, Administrative Tasks :
• Scheduling court appearances, depositions, client meetings & conferences
• Communicating with clients to provide updates on case progress & gather necessary information.