Litigation Secretary

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Cape Town is looking for a professional Litigation Secretary to support Insolvency litigation. Responsibilities include typing legal documents, managing appointments, and liaising with clients. Candidates need Grade 12 and experience in insolvency litigation. This position offers a competitive salary of R14,000 per month, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Sufficient knowledge of Magistrate and High Court processes is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Typing, editing and formatting legal documents and correspondence.
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and arranging meetings.
• Maintaining and updating case files and client records.
• Handling telephone calls and email communication professionally.
• Liaising with clients, courts and external parties as required.
• Assisting with filing, scanning and other general office duties.

Skills

Excellent typing speed and accuracy

Professional communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Grade 12 with proven experience in insolvency litigation

Tools

Caselines

Court Online

Job description

Litigation Secretary position available in Cape Town.

Are you a professional, well-organised Legal Secretary who is good at putting systems in place for a new office? Our client in Century City requires administrative and secretarial support in Insolvency litigation. Sufficient knowledge of Magistrate and High Court processes is essential.

Salary: R14,000 ctc per month negotiable dependent on experience.

Requirements:

• Gr 12, with proven experience in insolvency litigation
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Caselines and Court Online
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Typing, editing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and arranging meetings
• Maintaining and updating case files and client records
• Handling telephone calls and email communication professionally
• Liaising with clients, courts and external parties as required
• Assisting with filing, scanning and other general office duties