Senior Litigation Secretary

Danté Personnel Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Law Firm in Randburg is seeking a Senior Legal Litigation Secretary to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a litigation department and must be proficient with court procedures, Microsoft Office, and relevant legal software. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents and managing court filings. This position offers a competitive salary of R 30, ctc.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Legal Secretary in a Litigation department.
• Strong working knowledge of court procedures and rules.
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing pleadings, notices, and correspondence.
• Managing court filings, indexing, and pagination.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, and court personnel.

Skills

Highly organised

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal Suite

GhostPractice

AJS

Job description

SA - Gauteng, RandburgR 30, ctc (Market related)A well-established L aw Firm in Randburg is seeking a Senior Legal Litigation Secretary to join their dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing a busy litigation practice with minimal supervision.

Salary

R 30, ctc

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Legal Secretary in a Litigation department (High Court and Magistrate's Court exposure essential)

Strong working knowledge of court procedures, rules, and filing processes

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant legal software (e.g., Legal Suite / GhostPractice / AJS)

Excellent typing speed and accuracy

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple files and deadlines

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and support senior attorneys

Key Responsibilities

Drafting, formatting, and preparing pleadings, notices, and correspondence

Managing court filings, indexing, and pagination

Handling dictaphone typing and document preparation

Managing diaries, appointments, and deadlinesLiaising with clients, counsel, and court personnel

Maintaining confidentiality and professional standards at all times

Consultant: Elaine Braysher - Dante Personnel Pretoria Faerie Glen