Commercial Litigation Secretary – Cape Town

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   Join us on SOCIAL MEDIA or visit our WEBSITE for more information.

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