Senior Litigation Secretary - Sandton, South Africa - Dial a Legal Assistant

Dial a Legal Assistant
Dial a Legal Assistant
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Sandton, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Role description:


Key responsibilities:


  • Drafting and preparing litigation documents, such as counsel's briefs, notices and pleadings ensuring that all documents are properly formatted, edited, and filed with the court.
  • Managing and organizing matter files, ensuring that all necessary documents and correspondence are properly filed and easily accessible.
  • Scheduling appointments and meetings which may involve coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in the case.
  • Managing filing dates, court dates and final enrolment dates.
  • Managing the Head of Litigation's diary.
  • Billing and invoicing.
  • Following up on payment of outstanding invoices and updating the weekly debtors' report.
  • Travel arrangements.

Requirements:


  • A minimum of 10 years' experience as a Litigation Secretary;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities;
  • Proficient in MS Office and typing 60 WPM;
  • Good knowledge of litigation procedures;
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Strong organizational and time management skills; and
  • Managing the department's files by maintaining good filing system.

Education and Qualifications:


  • Matric certificate
  • Relevant litigation and/or legal qualifications.

Closing dates: 21 July 2023

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Sandton, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Application Deadline: 2023/07/21
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