Commercial Litigation Secretary

apartmentARCS placeJohannesburg business_centerR 48,000/month calendar_month 
Key Responsibilities
  • Dictaphone and copy-typing of a wide range of documents
  • Typing, formatting, and collating notices and pleadings
  • Incorporating amendments to documents and ensuring accuracy
  • Preparing resource, counsel, and client files
  • Managing diaries, handling calls, and tracking messages for professionals
  • General office and personal administration
  • Preparing pre-bills and billing memos, and sending them to clients
  • Managing debtors and debt collection in collaboration with accounts
  • FICA administration and follow-ups to ensure compliance
  • Liaising with clients, counsel, presiding officers, experts, and service providers as instructed
Requirements
  • Matric essential
  • 3 years experience as a legal secretary (preferably Commercial Litigation)
  • Tying Speed: Minimum 60 wpm
  • Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
  • Dictaphone typing is essential
  • Knowledge of Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting system
  • Experience with FileSite
  • Secretarial diploma, legal secretarial diploma, or paralegal qualification (advantageous)
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