Litigation Secretary

Frogg Recruitment SA; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Frogg Recruitment SA seeks a highly organized Litigation Secretary for our Bellville-based law firm client. You will support litigation attorneys, manage case files, and prepare legal documents from 08:00 to 17:00 in-office.

Required are 5+ years in similar roles, strong typing, and knowledge of SA court procedures. Afrikaans and English bilingualism, plus a valid driver's license, are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience as a Litigation Secretary in a law firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of litigation processes and South African court procedures.
• Excellent typing skills with high accuracy.
• Bilingual: Afrikaans and English (Essential).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transport (Essential).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to litigation attorneys.
• Manage case files and prepare legal documents.
• Coordinate court appearances and filings.
• Ensure efficient workflow within the litigation department.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual Afrikaans-English

Time management

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Law-related secretarial qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Legal case management software

Job description

Litigation Secretary Bellville Our law firm is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Litigation Secretary to provide administrative support to litigation attorneys. You will manage case files, prepare legal documents, coordinate court appearances, and ensure efficient workflow in the litigation department. Bilingual proficiency (Afrikaans and English) and valid driver's license are essential.

Salary: Market related

Contract: Permanent Full-time (Office-based, 08:00 - 17:00)

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent
• Legal studies or secretarial qualification (advantageous)
• Minimum 5+ years experience as a Litigation Secretary in a law firm
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of litigation processes and South African court procedures
• Legal case management software experience
• Excellent typing skills with high accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Bilingual: Afrikaans and English (Essential)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transport (Essential)