Senior Litigation Legal Secretary – Fast Dictaphone Typist

Frogg Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Frogg Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for a Craighall Park, Randburg-based practice. You will provide comprehensive secretarial, administrative, and litigation support to the legal team, with speed typing and meticulous document handling.

The role requires at least 5 years in Litigation Secretarial work for High Court and Magistrates' Court, strong FICA knowledge, and proficiency in CaseLines, Court Online, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 certificate; relevant Legal Secretarial / Paralegal qualification advantageous.
• 5+ years as a Litigation Legal Secretary; High Court and Magistrates' Court exp essential.
• Proficient in Court Online, CaseLines and MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/MS Teams).
• Excellent audio/Dictaphone typing speed and accuracy; typing test will be conducted.
• Solid understanding of FICA and confidential information handling.
• Opening files, capturing fees, creating invoices and billing basics.
• Excellent English, written and verbal; strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage high volumes, meet deadlines.
• Driver’s license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial, administrative and litigation support to the legal team.
• Prepare fast and accurate pleadings, briefs, and related documents.
• Manage attorney diaries, coordinate consultations, and schedule court dates.
• Capture attorney fees, generate monthly client invoices and statements.
• Open and maintain physical and electronic client files with LPC-aligned filing.
• Liaise with clients, Counsel, Sheriffs, and opposing attorneys professionally.
• Oversee front office, reception, and general office logistics.

Skills

Typing speed 60 wpm

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion

Driver's license

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Paralegal qualification advantageous

Tools

CaseLines

Court Online

MS Office Suite

Job description

Frogg Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for a Craighall Park, Randburg-based practice. You will provide comprehensive secretarial, administrative, and litigation support to the legal team, with speed typing and meticulous document handling.

The role requires at least 5 years in Litigation Secretarial work for High Court and Magistrates' Court, strong FICA knowledge, and proficiency in CaseLines, Court Online, and MS Office.