Litigation Secretary Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Hire Resolve
Overview
Description Hire Resolve’s client, a reputable law firm based in Johannesburg, is urgently seeking a skilled and experienced Litigation Secretary to join their team. As a Litigation Secretary, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to attorneys working in the litigation department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation support, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for the legal field, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Typing, formatting and collating of notices and pleadings
Incorporating amendments to documents and verifying that
amendments have been effected correctly
Preparing resource, counsel and client files
Strong administration and organisational skills in order to
manage professionals’ practices (diary management,
answering telephone calls and tracking messages in the
absence of the professionals)
General office and personal administration
Preparing pre-bills and billing memos (sending same to
clients)
Managing debtors with the accounts department
FICA administration: following up to ensure the FICA
requirements are complete
Liaise with clients, counsel, presiding officers, experts and
other service providers when instructed to do so by
Lawyers
Assisting in preparation of tender submissions and
presentations
Flight and accommodation arrangements
Handling of deceased estate
Requirements
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Litigation Secretary in a law firm
Minimum 5 years experience as a litigation secretary
Excellent knowledge of MS Word programs (more
specifically MS Word 2010 and Excel)
Knowledge on Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting
system
Experience in working on deceased estate matters
Knowledge on File Site
Sound working knowledge of Court Online and
Case Lines.
Experience in High Court litigation (motion
proceedings).
Secretarial diploma/legal secretarial diploma/paralegal
qualification (advantageous)
Matric essential
Essential to be able to multi-task and prioritise all work as this position
will be reporting to many Lawyers.
Must be well-organised and conscientious
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Display attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills
Maintain high standards of confidentiality
Honesty, reliability and punctuality
Take initiative and be diligent
Ability to work well under pressure
Excellent client relationship skill
Benefits
Salary: negotiable
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Salary: negotiable.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Full Time
Company Social
Title: Litigation Secretary
Company: Hire Resolve
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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