Commercial Litigation Secretary – Cape Town

• Matric, and related tertiary qualifications beneficial (Legal Secretarial N4 N6 or a related Diploma)
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in general litigation processes and protocols
• Experience working with court and online systems (Caselines/Court Online)
• Lexpro Bookkeeping System experience is highly beneficial
• Full proficiency and ability to utilise and operate all suites of Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills (Written and Verbal)
• Diplomatic and professional when dealing with clients, service providers and staff
• Conscientious with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail
• Meticulous and organized able to plan and multi-task
• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to Attorneys in the commercial/litigation department
• Preparation, formatting and compilation of pleadings, affidavits, memoranda, correspondences and bills of costs
• Organising files and updating correspondence
• Updating reports, enrolling matters for hearing and briefing counsel
• Diarising matters/files
• Opening of files and debiting of fees on bookkeeping system
• Schedule and set up appointments, client meetings and virtual meetings, court hearings or appearances

Salary negotiable dependent on experience

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