Litigation Secretary

The Talent Room; George; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent Room in George, Western Cape, is seeking a dedicated Litigation Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to attorneys. You will manage legal documentation, diaries, deadlines and correspondence.

The ideal candidate has Matric/Grade 12, litigation experience in a law firm, excellent communication, and strong organisational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accurate typing are essential to ensure precise filing and court-related administration.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 required.
• Experience as a Litigation Secretary is essential.
• Experience in a legal practice or law firm.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and legal terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Accurate typing and document preparation abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to attorneys.
• Prepare, format and manage legal correspondence and documentation.
• Manage attorney diaries, appointments and deadlines.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence and emails.
• Open and maintain client files and ensure accurate filing of documentation.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, notices and correspondence.
• Assist with court-related administration and litigation matters.
• Liaise professionally with clients, counsel, advocates, sheriffs and other stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Typing and document prep

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to attorneys. Prepare, format and manage legal correspondence and documentation. Manage attorney diaries, appointments and deadlines. Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence and emails. Open and maintain client files and ensure accurate filing of documentation. Draft and prepare legal documents, notices and correspondence. Assist with court-related administration and litigation matters. Liaise professionally with clients, counsel, advocates, sheriffs and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Previous experience as a Litigation Secretary is essential.
• Experience within a legal practice or law firm.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and legal terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Accurate typing and document preparation abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.