Litigation Secretary(Capetown)

Bridgena Barnard Personnel Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgena Barnard Personnel Group is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary for a well-established Cape Town CBD law practice. You will provide full secretarial and administrative support within the litigation department, ensuring smooth daily operations.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in litigation secretarial work, Matric, and strong knowledge of High Court and Magistrate’s Court procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Litigation Secretary
• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent
• Strong experience in litigation procedures and legal secretarial work

Responsibilities

• Typing and drafting of legal documents and correspondence
• Managing litigation files and court documentation
• Liaising with courts, counsel, and clients
• Diary management and court deadlines
• Filing, indexing, and general litigation administration
• Assisting attorneys with trial preparation and urgent applications

Skills

Court procedures

Typing speed

Attention to detail

Time management

Professional communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

Matric

Job description

Litigation Secretary CAPE TOWN R20 000 - R35 000 (based on experience)A well-established legal practice in Cape Town CBD is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to join their team. The successful candidate will provide full secretarial and administrative support within the litigation department, ensuring the smooth running of daily legal operations.

Litigation Secretary CAPE TOWN R20 000 - R35 000 (based on experience)A well-established legal practice in Cape Town CBD is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to join their team. The successful candidate will provide full secretarial and administrative support within the litigation department, ensuring the smooth running of daily legal operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Litigation Secretary
• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent
• Strong experience in litigation procedures and legal secretarial work

Key Responsibilities

• Typing and drafting of legal documents and correspondence
• Managing litigation files and court documentation
• Liaising with courts, counsel, and clients
• Diary management and court deadlines
• Filing, indexing, and general litigation administration
• Assisting attorneys with trial preparation and urgent applications

Skills & Attributes

• Strong knowledge of High Court and Magistrate’s Court procedures
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Highly organized with good time management skills
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to handle a fast-paced litigation environment