Litigation secretary

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to provide high-level administrative support. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in legal procedures as well as various software. This role does not cater to law students or graduates seeking legal training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a litigation secretary.
• Knowledge of High Court and Magistrates Court Rules and Practice Directives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Typing from dictaphone recordings.
• Managing the director’s diary and appointments.
• Filing of notices, pleadings, and related legal documents.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Fluency in English

Proficiency with CaseLines and Court Online

Efficient time management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

MS Teams

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to provide high-level administrative support to the firm’s director. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of legal procedures.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a litigation secretary
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of High Court and Magistrates Court Rules and Practice Directives
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency with CaseLines and Court Online
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Efficient time management

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a litigation secretary
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of High Court and Magistrates Court Rules and Practice Directives
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency with CaseLines and Court Online
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, MS Teams)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Efficient time management

Key Duties:

• Typing from dictaphone recordings
• Managing the director’s diary and appointments
• File administration and maintenance
• Fee capturing
• Filing of notices, pleadings, and related legal documents and correspondence

Desirable:

• Fluency in Afrikaans

Important Note: Applicants should not be law students or LLB graduates seeking articles; this role is strictly for experienced secretarial support, not legal training.

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted