Pretoria East: Litigation Legal Secretary posted by Sig Labour Corporate (Pty) Ltd

• Document Preparation:
• Drafting & formatting legal documents (pleadings, affidavits, briefs, memoranda & discovery requests)
• Proofreading documents for accuracy & compliance with legal formatting standards
• Compiling & organizing legal documents with case files.

• Case Management:
• Opening new case files, recording relevant information & updating case management systems
• Tracking deadlines, court dates & important milestones in litigation cases
• Maintaining detailed case files with proper organization and indexing

• Scheduling and Communication, Administrative Tasks:
• Scheduling court appearances, depositions, client meetings & conferences
• Communicating with clients to provide updates on case progress & gather necessary information.
• Contacting opposing counsel & other parties to coordinate legal matters

MINIMUM CRITERIA:

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Applicant must be presentable
• Applicant must be well spoken and fluent in English & Afrikaans
• Proficient typing and computer skills (Microsoft office)
• Extremely punctual
• Eye for detail
• Good communication skills
• SPELLING & typing of utmost importance
• Strong admin and organizational skills
• Valid Driver’s License / Own Transport