Litigation Secretary

Dante Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dante Personnel advertises a position for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join a Pretoria-based law firm's Corporate/Tax Department. The successful candidate will support multiple attorneys, coordinate filings, and handle large bundles of documentation with accuracy and discretion.

Applicants should have strong typing, drafting and proofreading skills, excellent organisational ability, and solid MS Word/Excel proficiency, with reliable transport and a proven track record in managing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Legal Secretary in a law firm or legal practice.
• Experience in Corporate and/or Tax law is essential.
• Strong typing, drafting and proofreading of legal documentation.
• Experience in preparing and managing large bundles of documentation, including scanning and photocopying.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple attorneys and deadlines.
• Experience with invoicing, arranging payments and reconciling accounts.
• Strong MS Word and Excel skills.
• Own reliable transport is essential.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Corporate/Tax environment

Drafting documentation

Dictaphone typing

Invoicing and payments

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Legal processes

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

A well-established law firm is looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join their Corporate/Tax Department in Pretoria.

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm or legal practice.
• Previous experience working in a Corporate and/or Tax legal environment is essential.
• Good understanding of legal practice and general legal processes, including action and application proceedings.
• Strong typing, drafting and proofreading skills, with the ability to prepare correspondence and legal documentation.
• Dictaphone typing experience will be advantageous.
• Experience in preparing and managing large bundles of documentation, including scanning and photocopying.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple attorneys and competing deadlines.
• Experience with invoicing, arranging payments and reconciling accounts, including identifying outstanding invoices.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately organise and file documentation chronologically.
• Own reliable transport is essential.