Litigation Support

United Exports; Durban; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Legal Operations Support specialist. This role focuses on providing operational and technical support in complex civil litigation, including managing evidence and data efficiently. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Law and at least 3 years of experience in legal project support. The position demands strong organizational skills and a proven ability to handle confidential information effectively, contributing to high-performance outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in legal operations or similar support function.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information discreetly.
• Familiarity with cross-border litigation and legal documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support and manage calendars and correspondence.
• Oversee document management and ensure timely evidence review.
• Prepare and execute document production and e-discovery processes.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or Legal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual Data Room platforms

Document Management Systems

Job description

To provide high-quality operational and technical support in the management of complex civil litigation matters, with a focus on data and evidence review, discovery processes, and litigation document workflows. This role will bridge legal, operations, and information management to ensure case teams have timely, organised, and secure access to litigation materials and systems.

Key Performance Outputs

1. Litigation Case Support

• Provide day-to-day litigation support for complex civil litigation matters across jurisdictions.
  
• Assist legal teams with factual investigations, data analysis, and timelines relevant to cases.
  
• Coordinate and manage litigation calendars, deadlines, and case-related correspondence.
  

2. Evidence & Data Management

• Oversee document collection, organization, and management of digital evidence and databases.
  
• Support early case assessments, ensuring critical data is identified and reviewed.
  
• Assist with the use and maintenance of litigation tools such as Relativity, Everlaw, or similar platforms.
  

3. Discovery & Disclosure Execution

• Prepare, coordinate, and execute document production and e-discovery processes.
  
• Assist with drafting and quality-checking privilege logs and discovery indexes.
  
• Liaise with external vendors, forensic providers, and opposing counsel for production schedules and formats.
  

4. Litigation Systems and Process Efficiency

• Support the implementation of litigation management systems and templates.
  
• Create and maintain organised digital filing systems, data rooms, and matter management dashboards.
  
• Contribute to the development of internal litigation protocols and process documentation.
  
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, or related discipline.
  
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a legal operations, legal project support function.
  
• Familiarity with cross-border litigation, international data transfer, and confidentiality obligations.
  
• Prior experience supporting a high-volume, fast-paced legal or corporate function.
  
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
  

Functional / Technical

• Proficient in the use of Virtual Data Room platforms.
  
• Strong command of legal documentation processes and records management.
  
• Familiarity with legal project planning tools, trackers, and document management systems.
  
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  
• Comfortable navigating legal tech and internal workflow platforms.
  
• Solid understanding of legal terminology, contract structures, and compliance documentation.