Litigation Legal Secretary

Recruiter:

SiG Labour Corporate

Job Ref:

PTA000064/LM

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY

Providing administrative and clerical support to attorneys specializing in litigation cases. They are crucial in managing the administrative aspects such as: preparing legal documents, managing deadlines, and maintaining case files.

POSITION INFO:
KEY RESPONBIBILITIES:

Document Preparation:
Drafting & formatting legal documents (pleadings, affidavits, briefs, memoranda & discovery requests)
Proofreading documents for accuracy & compliance with legal formatting standards
Compiling & organizing legal documents with case files.

Case Management:
Opening new case files, recording relevant information & updating case management systems
Tracking deadlines, court dates & important milestones in litigation cases
Maintaining detailed case files with proper organization and indexing

Scheduling and Communication, Administrative Tasks:
Scheduling court appearances, depositions, client meetings & conferences
Communicating with clients to provide updates on case progress & gather necessary information.
Contacting opposing counsel & other parties to coordinate legal matters

MINIMUM CRITERIA:

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
Applicant must be presentable
Applicant must be well spoken and fluent in English & Afrikaans
Proficient typing and computer skills (Microsoft office)
Extremely punctual
Eye for detail
Good communication skills
SPELLING & typing of utmost importance
Strong admin and organizational skills
Valid Driver’s License / Own Transport

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