Junior Litigation Secretary – Cape Town

SUMMARY:
Do you have 3 years experience as a Litigation Secretary and are you based in Cape Town CBD?

Our client, a well-established leading law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to Attorneys.  Strong Dictaphone typing skills and proficiency in Lexpro and other legal software are essential.

Responsibilities include diary management, as well as the preparation, formatting and compilation of pleadings, affidavits, memoranda, correspondence and bills of cost.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS Legal Secretarial N4-N6 or a related National Diploma is highly advantageous Must have experience working with court and online systems (Caselines\/Court Online\/Windeed\/CIPC) Must be able to type and do Dictaphone typing (above 60 words per minute) Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience working in a commercial litigation department (including administrative duties related thereto) Must have experience in general litigation processes and protocols Experience with FICA requirements and Lexpro Bookkeeping System highly beneficial Computer literate (Full proficiency and ability to utilise and operate all suites of Microsoft Office) Strong English and Afrikaans communication skills (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 organized - able to plan & multi-task Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team Able to meet deadlines and be flexible Dedicated, reliable, ethical and honest DUTIES Opening of files and debiting of fees on Lexpro Schedule and set up appointments, client meetings and virtual meetings, court hearings or appearances Transcribe and proofread legal documents and pleadings Type letters, affidavits, pleadings, bills of costs, legal opinions and documents Provide secretarial and administrative support to Attorneys in commercial\/litigation department Complete Dictaphone typing speedily and accurately Generate and process invoices and bill clients Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience Join us on SOCIAL MEDIA or visit our WEBSITE for more information. See links below.