Litigation Secretary

Overview

Description Hire Resolve’s client, a reputable law firm based in Johannesburg, is urgently seeking a skilled and experienced Litigation Secretary to join their team. As a Litigation Secretary, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to attorneys working in the litigation department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation support, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for the legal field, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Typing, formatting and collating of notices and pleadings

Incorporating amendments to documents and verifying that
amendments have been effected correctly

Preparing resource, counsel and client files

Strong administration and organisational skills in order to
manage professionals’ practices (diary management,
answering telephone calls and tracking messages in the
absence of the professionals)

General office and personal administration

Preparing pre-bills and billing memos (sending same to
clients)

Managing debtors with the accounts department

FICA administration: following up to ensure the FICA
requirements are complete

Liaise with clients, counsel, presiding officers, experts and
other service providers when instructed to do so by
Lawyers

Assisting in preparation of tender submissions and
presentations

Flight and accommodation arrangements

Handling of deceased estate

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Litigation Secretary in a law firm

Minimum 5 years experience as a litigation secretary

Excellent knowledge of MS Word programs (more
specifically MS Word 2010 and Excel)

Knowledge on Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting
system

Experience in working on deceased estate matters

Knowledge on File Site

Sound working knowledge of Court Online and
Case Lines.

Experience in High Court litigation (motion
proceedings).

Secretarial diploma/legal secretarial diploma/paralegal
qualification (advantageous)

Matric essential

Essential to be able to multi-task and prioritise all work as this position
will be reporting to many Lawyers.

Must be well-organised and conscientious

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Display attention to detail

Good interpersonal skills

Maintain high standards of confidentiality

Honesty, reliability and punctuality

Take initiative and be diligent

Ability to work well under pressure

Excellent client relationship skill

Benefits

Salary: negotiable

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Salary: negotiable.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Full Time

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