Commercial /Civil Litigation Legal Secretary - V&A Waterfront

Recruiter:

Key Recruitment

Job Ref:

363984981

Date posted:

Friday, January 30, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, based at the V &A Waterfront is looking for a Commercial /Civil Litigation Legal Secretary to join their Law Firm.

An experienced Commercial / Civil Litigation Legal Secretary with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience.

The following would be advantageous:

Experience with Legal Suite
Candidates based in the Cape Town CBD / central area
A legal secretarial qualification or qualification in a legal field

Duties

Drafting and preparation of court and/or commercial documents.
Filing and record keeping.
Billing and capturing accounts.
Ad hoc administrative functions.

The successful candidate must have:

A sound understanding of High Court litigation processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
Experience in commercial agreements
Strong organisational, communication, and administrative skills
The ability to work independently
Meticulous attention to detail

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