Job Description

Our client, a well-established and respected law firm based in Durbanville, offering professional legal services across various sectors is on the hunt for a Jnr Litigation Secretary, with a minimum of 2 - 3 years' experience to join their team. If you are looking for a practice offering the opportunity to train in a professional working environment with exposure to various aspects of law, then this is the perfect place for you.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, format, and type legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, contracts, and correspondence

File documents with courts and relevant authorities (electronic and manual filing)

Manage attorneys' diaries, schedule appointments, and arrange court dates

Maintain an organized filing system for case documents (physical and electronic)

Draft routine correspondence and compile briefs under supervision

Liaise with clients, court officials, advocates, and opposing attorneys in a professional manner

Ensure deadlines are tracked and met, including court filing deadlines

Handle telephone calls, take messages, and manage general office communication

Perform general administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and preparing bundles

Assist senior secretaries and attorneys with any litigation-related tasks

Dictaphone Typing

Education:

Matric

Legal Secretarial Diploma / Certificate

Knowledge of High Court and Magistrate's Court procedures and terminology

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal practice management software

Excellent typing and dictation skills with high accuracy

Minimum of 2 - 3 years' experience

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Afrikaans & English)

Confident, energetic, and motivated

Confidentiality is very important

Strong administrative skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Well spoken, presentable and an eagerness to learn

Excellent work ethic

Ability to deliver high quality work

Ability to demonstrate initiative and pro-activity

If you are up for a challenge, sent us your CV today - apply with your most recent resume & supporting documents.

Please note should you not receive a response from us within 7 working days; kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We wish you all the best.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R12000,00 - R18000,00 per month

Work Location: In person