Litigation Secretary

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

Job summary

A reputable university in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Litigation Secretary to provide high-level administrative support to the firm's director. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the role, possess strong organisational skills, and be proficient in CaseLines and Court Online. This position involves managing the director’s schedule, typing dictaphone recordings, and handling legal documents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a litigation secretary.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Fluency in English

Proficiency with CaseLines and Court Online

Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, MS Teams)

Efficient time management

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to provide high-level administrative support to the firm's director.

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.

#J-