Litigation Secretary-Cape Town

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary who is currently working in a litigation environment to join their busy Family Law practice. As their firm specialises exclusively in family law, the successful candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Preparing, formatting, and managing legal documents and correspondence.
• Drafting, filing, and serving litigation documents.
• Maintaining and updating client files.
• Managing diaries, appointments, and court deadlines.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, sheriffs, courts, and other stakeholders.
• General administrative and secretarial support to attorneys.
• Ensuring compliance with court rules and internal procedures.

• Minimum of 5 years' current experience as a Litigation Secretary.
• Experience in litigation is essential.
• Proficient in:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • DocFox
  • Legal Suite
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Professional work ethic with sound judgment and maturity.
• Able to work effectively under pressure in a busy practice.
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the role.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Competitive salary of R26,000 – R28,000 per month.
• Working hours from 09:00 to 15:00.
• Opportunity to join a well-established firm specialising exclusively in Family Law.
• A professional, supportive, and dynamic working environment.
• Please note: Only candidates who currently work as a Litigation Secretary and meet the minimum experience requirements will be considered.

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