Banking Litigation Secretary

Reference: PTA001446-TM-1

Litigation Secretary – Banking Litigation

Location: Cape Town CBD Employment Type: Permanent Work Arrangement: On-site Salary: R30,000 – R33,000 CTC per month Availability: Candidates who can start immediately will be advantageous.

Introduction

A well-established professional services environment is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support within a busy litigation practice, with a particular focus on banking litigation .

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a litigation secretarial role , be highly organised and detail-oriented, and have a sound understanding of litigation processes and documentation. The position is permanent and office-based in Cape Town CBD , with an opportunity for an experienced candidate who is available to start immediately.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to attorneys within the litigation department.

• Manage and maintain litigation files, ensuring all documentation is accurately filed and up to date.

• Draft, format, prepare and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, notices, affidavits and other litigation-related documentation.

• Assist with the preparation and filing of court documents and ensure compliance with relevant procedural requirements and deadlines.

• Liaise with clients, counsel, advocates, sheriffs, courts and other relevant parties as required.

• Manage attorney diaries, appointments, meetings and court-related schedules.

• Monitor litigation deadlines, court dates and key dates, ensuring attorneys are alerted timeously.

• Assist with the preparation of court bundles, trial documentation and other materials required for litigation matters.

• Handle electronic and physical filing systems and maintain accurate records.

• Conduct basic administrative follow-ups relating to litigation matters.

• Assist with billing, invoicing and time-recording processes where required.

• Provide general administrative support to the litigation team.

• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive client and legal information.

• Support attorneys with a portfolio of general litigation matters, with particular exposure to banking litigation.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Litigation Secretary .

• Proven experience within a legal environment, preferably supporting attorneys in general litigation.

• Banking litigation experience or exposure will be highly advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, terminology and documentation.

• Familiarity with court processes, filing requirements and legal deadlines.

• Excellent typing, formatting and document preparation skills.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office , particularly Word and Outlook.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Professional and confident communication with clients, attorneys, counsel and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a legal team.

• High level of discretion and confidentiality.

• Candidates who are immediately available will be advantageous.

Package & Remuneration

28000.00 - 33000.00 - Monthly