Litigation Secretary — Precision & Case-Management Expert

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Provident fund contributions

Medical aid contributions

On-site parking facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Legal Secretary to support the litigation team in Centurion, Gauteng. This on-site role focuses on managing deadlines, drafting documents, and liaising with clients and court officials.

The successful candidate will handle diaries, prepare court bundles, and ensure accurate filing and billing tasks while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• Legal secretarial qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in supporting litigation teams.
• Strong typing speed and accuracy with legal terminology.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and court dates for litigation attorneys.
• Draft, format and proofread legal documents and pleadings.
• File court documents electronically and physically with courts and tribunals.
• Prepare court bundles and trial documentation meticulously.
• Handle mail, emails and calls professionally and efficiently.
• Conduct basic legal research as directed.
• Coordinate with clients and court officials.

Skills

Litigation support

Legal terminology

Typing speed

Office software

Client liaison

Time management

Education

Legal Secretarial qualification

Tools

Legal practice management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Legal Secretary to support the litigation team in Centurion, Gauteng. This on-site role focuses on managing deadlines, drafting documents, and liaising with clients and court officials.

The successful candidate will handle diaries, prepare court bundles, and ensure accurate filing and billing tasks while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced legal environment.