Litigation Paralegal

Accredited Resource Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal consulting firm in Sandton is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Secretary to support a busy legal team. This on-site position requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage various administrative tasks, including dictaphone typing and document preparation. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role and proficiency in MS Word and Excel. A secretarial diploma is advantageous. Competitive salary of R48,500 – R54,000/month offered.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience as a legal secretary, preferably in Commercial Litigation.
• Experience in dictaphone typing is essential.
• Knowledge of legal practices and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Dictaphone and copy-typing of documents.
• Managing diaries and handling calls.
• Preparing pre-bills and billing memos.

Skills

Dictaphone typing

Typing speed of 60 wpm

Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Education

Matric

Secretarial diploma

Tools

Aderant Expert (CMS)

FileSite

Job description

Commercial Litigation Secretary

Location: Sandton, Johannesburg (On-site)

Salary: R 48 500 – R 54 000.00 CTC per month (Including Benefits)

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Commercial Litigation Secretary to join a busy legal team in Sandton.

This on-site role is ideal for a dedicated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and can confidently manage a variety of administrative and legal support tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Dictaphone and copy-typing of a wide range of documents
• Typing, formatting, and collating notices and pleadings
• Incorporating amendments to documents and ensuring accuracy
• Preparing resource, counsel, and client files
• Managing diaries, handling calls, and tracking messages for professionals
• General office and personal administration
• Preparing pre-bills and billing memos, and sending them to clients
• Managing debtors and debt collection in collaboration with accounts
• FICA administration and follow-ups to ensure compliance
• Liaising with clients, counsel, presiding officers, experts, and service providers as instructed

Requirements

• Matric essential
• 3 years’ experience as a legal secretary (preferably Commercial Litigation)
• Tying Speed: Minimum 60 wpm
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Dictaphone typing is essential
• Knowledge of Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting system
• Experience with FileSite
• Secretarial diploma, legal secretarial diploma, or paralegal qualification (advantageous)