Are you an experienced Commercial Litigation Secretary with strong Dictaphone typing ability?

Our client in Cape Town is a leading law firm and requires your minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience supporting Attorneys in the commercial/litigation department. The role entails diary management, preparation, formatting and compilation of pleadings, affidavits, memoranda, correspondences and bills of cost.

Lexpro and FICA knowledge is advantageous.

REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12
Related tertiary qualifications highly beneficial (Legal Secretarial N4-N6 or a related National Diploma)
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
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)
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

Provide secretarial and administrative support to Attorneys in commercia/litigation department
Preparation, formatting and compilation of pleadings, affidavits, memoranda, correspondence and bills of costs
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
Complete Dictaphone typing speedily and accurately
Debit fees, generate or process invoices and bill clients

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience

Commercial Litigation Secretary – Cape Town