Commercial Litigation Secretary – Cape Town

Reference: CPT005817-Jol-1

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. Duties & Responsibilities

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

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