Litigation Secretary (Commercial) – Cape Town CBD

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Legal Secretarial or related tertiary qualifications highly beneficial
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience working in a commercial litigation department, including related administrative duties
• Experience in general litigation processes and protocols
• Experience working with court and online systems, including Caselines, Court Online, Windeed and CIPC
• Typing and Dictaphone typing skills with a speed of above 60 words per minute
• Experience with FICA requirements and the Lexpro Bookkeeping System highly beneficial
• Computer literate, with full proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to utilise and operate all relevant applications
• Strong English and Afrikaans communication skills, both 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 organised, with the ability to plan and multi-task
• Able to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
• Able to meet deadlines and remain flexible
• Dedicated, reliable, ethical and honest

• Complete Dictaphone typing accurately and efficiently
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, client meetings, virtual meetings, court hearings and appearances
• Opening of files and debiting of fees on Lexpro
• Type letters, affidavits, pleadings, bills of costs, legal opinions and other legal documents
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to Attorneys in the commercial litigation department
• Debit fees, generate and process invoices, and bill clients
• Transcribe and proofread legal documents and pleadings
• Prepare, format and compile pleadings, affidavits, memoranda, correspondence and bills of costs

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience

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