Family Law Litigation Secretary-Cape Town
Placement Pros Recruitment · Cape Town, Western Cape · R26000-R28000
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Our client is a specialist family law practice focusing exclusively on divorce and related family-law matters . We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Litigation Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to an attorney.
The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years' relevant litigation experience, specifically within Family Law . Candidates whose experience is primarily in RAF, conveyancing or other non-litigation areas will not be suitable for this position.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide full secretarial and administrative support to a family-law attorney.
Manage a busy litigation diary and ensure all deadlines and appointments are diarised.
Draft, format and prepare legal correspondence and documentation.
Prepare and attend to court pleadings and litigation-related documents .
Prepare and issue notices and other legal documents as instructed.
Liaise with clients, advocates, attorneys, sheriffs, courts and other legal professionals.
Open, maintain and manage client files.
Ensure that all correspondence and documentation is properly filed and maintained.
Arrange consultations, meetings and court appearances.
Follow up on outstanding documentation and information from clients.
Assist with preparation for court matters and hearings.
Monitor case progress and ensure important dates and deadlines are brought to the attorney's attention.
Prepare invoices, assist with billing and follow up on outstanding accounts where required.
Handle confidential and sensitive family-law information with the highest level of discretion.
Provide general administrative and secretarial support to ensure the efficient running of the practice.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Minimum 5 years' experience as a Litigation Secretary.
Minimum 5 years' Family Law experience is essential.
Proven experience working directly with a litigation attorney.
Strong knowledge of South African legal and court procedures.
Excellent typing and document-formatting skills.
Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Excellent organisational and diary-management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple matters and strict deadlines.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Excellent client-service skills.
Strong confidentiality and professionalism.
Package & Remuneration
Salary between R26 000 and R28 000
Interested?
If you meet the requirements, please submit your CV and qualifications to admin@placepros.co.za