Litigation Secretary-Cape Town

Introduction

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary who is currently working in a litigation environment to join their busy Family Law practice. As their firm specialises exclusively in family law, the successful candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparing, formatting, and managing legal documents and correspondence.

• Drafting, filing, and serving litigation documents.

• Maintaining and updating client files.

• Managing diaries, appointments, and court deadlines.

• Liaising with clients, counsel, sheriffs, courts, and other stakeholders.

• General administrative and secretarial support to attorneys.

• Ensuring compliance with court rules and internal procedures.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Minimum of 5 years' current experience as a Litigation Secretary.

• Experience in litigation is essential.

• Proficient in:

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• DocFox

• Legal Suite

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

• Professional work ethic with sound judgment and maturity.

• Able to work effectively under pressure in a busy practice.

• Physically capable of performing the duties of the role.

• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Package & Remuneration

• Competitive salary of R26,000 – R28,000 per month.

• Working hours from 09:00 to 15:00 .

• Opportunity to join a well-established firm specialising exclusively in Family Law.

• A professional, supportive, and dynamic working environment.

• Please note: Only candidates who currently work as a Litigation Secretary and meet the minimum experience requirements will be considered.

Interested?

If you meet the requirements, please kindly submit your CV to admin@placepros.co.za