Litigation Secretary

Cora O’Neil Recruitment Agency; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency seeks a Litigation Secretary in Brooklyn, Pretoria. The ideal candidate must be a well-presented, non-smoking Afrikaans-speaking female with fluent Afrikaans and English, and at least one year of High Court Litigation typing experience. Responsibilities include typing legal documents and lodging claims. Salary offered is R12,000 – R15,000 gross, slightly negotiable depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year recent High Court Litigation typing experience at a law firm.
• Third Party RAF Claims experience preferred.
• Stable employment record and contactable references.

Responsibilities

• Typing of High Court Litigation and RAF Third Party Claims.
• Drafting and typing of legal documents, pleadings and notices.
• Lodging claims at Road Accident Fund.

Skills

Well presentable and professional

Afrikaans & English fluency

Typing skills (speed and accuracy)

Computer literacy (Caselines, Court Online)

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Caselines

Court Online

Ghost Practice

Job description

Litigation Secretary position available in Brooklyn, Pretoria.

Minimum Requirements:

• Well presentable and professional, non smoking Afrikaans speaking female
• Afrikaans & English first & second languages a must (Afr & Eng client base)
• Matric / Grade 12
• Minimum 1 year recent High Court Litigation typing experience at a law firm a must
• Third Party RAF Claims experience preferred
• Computer literate in Caselines and Court Online a must (Ghost Practice proficiency preferred)
• Good typing skills (speed and accuracy), with attention to detail
• Own reliable transport
• Stable employment record and contactable References
• To start as soon as possible, preferably immediately

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Typing of High Court Litigation and RAF Third Party Claims (on behalf of Plaintiff)
• Drafting and typing of legal documents, pleadings and notices
• Lodging claims at Road Accident Fund
• General legal administrative and secretarial duties

Salary: R12 000 – R15 000 gross (Slightly negotiable depending on experience).

IMPORTANT: This is a skilled legal profession. Do not apply if you do not have the relevant experience at a law firm.