Litigation Secretary - Randburg

Key Requirements:

• Experience in both High Court and Magistrates Court litigation is essential.
• Knowledge of CIPC processes and Deceased Estates would be beneficial, though not a strict requirement.
• Office administration experience will be advantageous.
• Must meet the general competencies of a litigation secretary.
• Core Duties and Responsibilities:
• Drafting, formatting, and typing of legal documents (pleadings, notices, affidavits, contracts, and correspondence) from dictation, handwritten notes, or electronic copy.
• Managing High Court and Magistrates Court litigation processes, including issuing, serving, and filing of documents.
• Preparing and indexing briefs, trial bundles, and appeal records for counsel.
• Maintaining and organising both physical and electronic filing systems.
• Diary management, scheduling court dates, consultations, and meetings.
• Liaising professionally with clients, counsel, sheriffs, and court officials.
• Managing deadlines and ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Opening and managing client files, including file indexing and proper record-keeping.
• Assisting with general office administration where required (switchboard relief, stationery management, etc.).
• Handling billing support, timesheets, and basic accounts administration where necessary.
• Confidential record keeping and maintaining client trust.