Overview
Litigation Support Jobs in Mount Edgecombe, South Africa at United Exports
Location: Mount Edgecombe
Job Description
To provide high-quality operational and technical support in the management of complex civil litigation matters, with a focus on data and evidence review, discovery processes, and litigation document workflows. This role will bridge legal, operations, and information management to ensure case teams have timely, organised, and secure access to litigation materials and systems.
Key Performance Outputs
1. Litigation Case Support
Provide day-to-day litigation support for complex civil litigation matters across jurisdictions.
Assist legal teams with factual investigations, data analysis, and timelines relevant to cases.
Coordinate and manage litigation calendars, deadlines, and case-related correspondence.
2. Evidence & Data Management
Oversee document collection, organization, and management of digital evidence and databases.
Support early case assessments, ensuring critical data is identified and reviewed.
Assist with the use and maintenance of litigation tools such as Relativity, Everlaw, or similar platforms.
3. Discovery & Disclosure Execution
Prepare, coordinate, and execute document production and e-discovery processes.
Assist with drafting and quality-checking privilege logs and discovery indexes.
Liaise with external vendors, forensic providers, and opposing counsel for production schedules and formats.
4. Litigation Systems and Process Efficiency
Support the implementation of litigation management systems and templates.
Create and maintain organised digital filing systems, data rooms, and matter management dashboards.
Contribute to the development of internal litigation protocols and process documentation.
Requirements
Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, or related discipline.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a legal operations, legal project support function.
Familiarity with cross-border litigation, international data transfer, and confidentiality obligations.
Prior experience supporting a high-volume, fast-paced legal or corporate function.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
Functional / Technical
Proficient in the use of Virtual Data Room platforms.
Strong command of legal documentation processes and records management.
Familiarity with legal project planning tools, trackers, and document management systems.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Comfortable navigating legal tech and internal workflow platforms.
Solid understanding of legal terminology, contract structures, and compliance documentation.
Requirements
Proficient in the use of Virtual Data Room platforms. Strong command of legal documentation processes and records management. Familiarity with legal project planning tools, trackers, and
document management
systems. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Comfortable navigating legal tech and internal workflow platforms. Solid understanding of legal terminology, contract structures, and compliance documentation.
Title: Litigation Support
Company: United Exports
Location: Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary)
