Legal Secretary â Commercial

Recruiter:

Time Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT005131/Jol

Date posted:

Monday, February 2, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a self-assured Legal Secretary, working within the commercial and civil litigation sector?

Our very well established client based in Cape Town CBD, requires a right hand with excellent drafting skills and sound understanding of high court litigation processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an independent, meticulous individual who will be on top of this demanding role.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

Matric, plus relevant legal qualification
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
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

DUTIES

Drafting, formatting, and preparing court pleadings, notices, affidavits, summonses, and commercial agreements
Managing filing of court documents via relevant court systems and ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines
Diary management for attorneys, including court dates, consultations, and deadlines
Liaising with clients, counsel, sheriffs, messengers, and court officials in a professional manner
Managing litigation files (physical and electronic), ensuring accurate indexing and record keeping
Preparing and managing trial bundles, discovery files, and pagination
Attending to billing, time capturing, invoicing, and follow-ups on outstanding accounts
Opening, maintaining, and closing client files in accordance with firm procedures
Conducting basic legal research and assisting with case preparation where required
Handling correspondence, emails, and telephone communications
Ensuring compliance with FICA, POPIA, and internal compliance requirements (if applicable)
Performing ad hoc administrative and secretarial duties as required

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience

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