Job Description

We're currently seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to join a leading law firm based in Johannesburg North. This position is fully on-site.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced Litigation Department supporting a team of legal professionals.
The ideal candidate must have a background in corporate and commercial law, with experience in any of the following areas: Banking and Finance, Competition Law, Corporate Governance, or Mergers & Acquisitions.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Dictaphone and copy-typing of a wide range of legal documents
• Formatting, compiling, and typing pleadings, notices, and legal correspondence
• Effecting and verifying amendments to legal documents
• Preparing and organizing client, counsel, and resource files
• Diary management and administrative support for multiple legal professionals
• Handling telephone calls, messages, and general office administration
• Preparing billing memos, pre-bills, and liaising with the accounts department
• Managing debtors in coordination with accounts
• FICA administration and follow-up
• Coordinating with clients, counsel, presiding officers, experts, and service providers
• Organizing travel logistics including flights, accommodation, transfers, and bookings

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a legal secretary (litigation focus)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word (2010+) and Excel
• Experience using Aderant Expert (CMS) and FileSite systems
• Matric is essential; legal secretarial diploma or paralegal qualification is advantageous, but highly preferred
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Confidential, reliable, punctual, and proactive
• Strong client relationship and time management skills