Litigation Secretary - Johannesburg

Hire Resolve

Johannesburg, Gauteng
R450,000-650,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

30 days ago

DescriptionHire 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 andother service providers when instructed to do so by
Lawyers * Assisting in preparation of tender submissions andpresentations * 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) accountingsystem * Experience in working on deceased estate matters

Knowledge on FileSite
Sound working knowledge of CourtOnline and

CaseLines. * Experience in High Court litigation (motionproceedings). * Secretarial diploma/legal secretarial diploma/paralegalqualification (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

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Salary: negotiable.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today on LinkedIn, or contact Candice Aucamp at Hire Resolve
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or email us your CV:We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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