LITIGATION SECRETARY

Danté Personnel Recruitment; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Litigation Secretary in Sandton. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Word and Excel. Responsibilities include managing legal professionals' practices, preparing legal documents, and client liaison. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Life Cover

Disability Cover

Funeral Benefit

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a legal secretary.
• Ability to manage diary and communication effectively.
• Experience with Dictaphone and copy-typing.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of resource, counsel, and client files.
• Managing debtors in coordination with the accounts department.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, and experts as instructed.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in Excel

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Client relationship management

Ability to multitask

Attention to detail

Education

Matric qualification

Post-matric qualification

Tools

Aderant Expert (CMS)

FileSite

Job description

Job Opportunity: Litigation Secretary - Sandton

Location: Sandton, Gauteng

Salary: R 50,000 - R 55,000 CTC per month (Market related, Negotiable) including benefits such as Medical Aid, Provident Fund, Life Cover, Disability Cover, Funeral Benefit

Minimum Requirements:

1. Matric qualification is essential
2. A post-matric qualification will be beneficial
3. At least 5 years of experience as a legal secretary
4. Proficiency in MS Word (preferably MS Word 2010) and Excel
5. Knowledge of Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting system
6. Familiarity with FileSite
7. Experience with Dictaphone and copy-typing of diverse documents
8. Ability to type, format, and collate notices and pleadings accurately
9. Skill in incorporating amendments and verifying their correctness
10. Preparation of resource, counsel, and client files
11. Strong organizational skills for managing legal professionals' practices, including diary management and communication handling
12. General office administration and personal administrative tasks
13. Preparation of pre-bills and billing memos, and liaising with clients regarding billing
14. Managing debtors in coordination with the accounts department
15. FICA compliance administration, including follow-up
16. Liaising with clients, counsel, presiding officers, experts, and service providers as instructed
17. Assisting with tender submissions and presentations
18. Arranging flights and accommodations
19. Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively, reporting to multiple lawyers
20. Well-organized, conscientious, and detail-oriented
21. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
22. Strong interpersonal skills and confidentiality awareness
23. Reliable, punctual, honest, and diligent
24. Ability to work under pressure and take initiative
25. Excellent client relationship management skills