Legal Secretary – Litigation
Bridgena Barnard Personnel Group · Cape Town
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Legal Secretary - Litigation N/Subs Outskirts
We are seeking a skilled Legal Secretary with 5+ years of experience in litigation to join our team in the Western Cape. Duties & Responsibilities
Legal Secretary – Litigation Location: CPT - Northern Suburbs / Outskirts of Durbanville Western Cape
Job Type: Permanent
Seniority Level: Mid Career (4 - 6 years experience)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide secretarial and administrative support to Attorneys in the litigation department.
- Prepare, format, and compile pleadings, affidavits, memoranda, correspondences, and bills of costs.
- Proofread legal documents and pleadings.
- Open files and debit fees on Ghost Practice.
- Type letters, affidavits, pleadings, fees, legal opinions, and documents.
- Schedule appointments, client meetings, virtual meetings, court hearings, or appearances.
- Debit fees and disbursements, generate or process invoices.
Requirements
Grade 12 / Matric certificate. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a litigation department. Familiarity with court-related systems like CaseLines and online legal platforms. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook. Skills and Knowledge:
- 5+ years of litigation experience.
- Strong knowledge of pleadings, affidavits, memoranda, bill of costs, and GhostPractise.
- Experience with FICA requirements and court-related systems.
- Accurate typing skills and computer proficiency.