Senior Legal Secretary

Danté Personnel Recruitment; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Secretary in Umhlanga. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of litigation experience, proficiency in court procedures, and strong drafting skills. The position offers a competitive salary of R20 000 - R30 000 CTC. Join a dynamic team and thrive in a high-volume litigation environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Litigation Secretary.
• Strong exposure to High Court and Magistrates’ Court litigation procedures.
• Extensive experience drafting, formatting, and preparing court documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in high-level litigation alongside judges and senior counsel.
• Prepare and manage documents and correspondence.
• Handle diary management and prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Skills

High Court procedures

Drafting court documents

MS Office proficiency

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Education

Tertiary qualification for Legal Secretarial or Paralegal Diploma

Tools

Legal practice management systems

Electronic court filing platforms (e.g., CaseLines)

Job description

Overview

SA - KwaZulu Natal, Umhlanga Senior Litigation Secretary

Umhlanga

R20 000 - R30 000 CTC

Are you an experienced Senior Litigation Secretary with a strong background in high-level litigation and exposure to working alongside judges and senior counsel? We would like to hear from you. Minimum requirements :

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification for Legal Secretarial or Paralegal Diploma / Certificate would be advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Litigation Secretary, preferably in a senior capacity
• Strong exposure to High Court and Magistrates’ Court litigation procedures
• Extensive experience drafting, formatting, and preparing court documents, pleadings, notices, and correspondence
• Proficiency in MS Office, legal practice management systems, and electronic court filing platforms (e.g., CaseLines, Court Online)
• Excellent organisational, diary management, and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise under pressure in a high-volume litigation environment
• Valid drivers license and one reliable transport

Consultant : Liandri van Blerk - Dante Personnel Mpumalanga