LITIGATION SECRETARY

Recruiter:

Dante Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT007954/ST

Date posted:

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
LITIGATION SECRETARY - CAPE TOWN 2026

MARKET RELATED SALARY, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

Matric is essential, with a tertiary qualification beneficial
At least 7 years' experience as a Legal Secretary
Excellent knowledge of MS Word programmes (more specifically MS Word and Excel)
Knowledge on Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting system
Knowledge on iManage
Knowledge of Standard Bank MyRoof advantageous
Dictaphone and copy-typing of a wide range of documents
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 and debt collection 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
Must be well-organised and conscientious
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Display attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills
Maintain confidentiality
Honesty, reliability and punctuality
Ability to multi-task
Takes initiative
Ability to work well under pressure
Excellent client relationship skills
Excellent time management skills

Consultant: Stephnie Taljaard - Dante Personnel Cape Town
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