SMI 19038 - Litigation Secretary (Family Law) - Cape Town

Introduction

Ref: SMI 19038 - Litigation Secretary (Family Law) – Cape Town

Employer Description

A well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Cape Town.

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

The firm practices exclusively in Family Law and has experienced significant growth, creating an opportunity for a professional, mature and highly organized Litigation Secretary who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will be responsible for

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the legal team.

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

• Maintaining electronic and manual filing systems.

• Liaising professionally with clients, counsel, courts and third parties.

• Managing diaries, appointments and legal documentation.

• Ensuring compliance with FICA requirements and firm procedures.

• Assisting in maintaining an efficient workflow within a busy Family Law litigation department.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications

• Matric.

• Relevant Paralegal or Legal Assistant qualification (advantageous).

Skills

The successful candidate will have

• 8–10 years’ experience as a Litigation Secretary within a legal practice.

• Previous Family Law litigation experience is essential.

• Excellent dictaphone typing skills with a high level of accuracy.

• Proficient in Legal Suite.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Experience with DocFox (nCino), Windeed and FICA processes would be advantageous.

• Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.

• Professional, dependable and able to work effectively within a team.

Package & Remuneration

Salary/Package

Salary negotiable, depending on experience.