Litigation Secretary Expert

Job Description

Dante Personnel is seeking a highly skilled Litigation Secretary to join their team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high court litigation, with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs, particularly MS Word.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage and organize court files on CourtOnline and CaseLines
2. Prepare resource, counsel, and client files
3. Liaise with clients, counsel, presiding officers, experts, and other service providers
4. Assist in preparation of tender submissions and presentations
5. Filing (electronic and hard copies)
6. iManage and email management
7. Notarial assistance
8. Preparation for conferences and seminars
9. Attend to issue pleadings, uploading pleadings, sorting pleadings, preparing pre-bills and billing memos, managing debtors and debt collection, and performing FICA administration tasks.

Requirements:

1. Minimum 5 years' experience as a Legal Secretary
2. Secretarial diploma or legal secretarial diploma/paralegal qualification (advantageous)
3. Matric essential
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
5. Maintain high standards of confidentiality
6. Honesty, reliability, and punctuality
7. Able to multi-task and prioritize work effectively

The salary for this position is estimated at R400,000 - R600,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.