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Johannesburg: Litigation Secretary – Johannesburg posted by Hire Resolve

Date 2024-11-25
Job Title Litigation Secretary – Johannesburg
Employer Hire Resolve
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Salary 0
Category Finance Accounting
Location Gauteng
/ Johannesburg

Job Summary

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 FileSite
  • Sound working knowledge of CourtOnline and
    CaseLines.
  • 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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Posted in Jobs in Gauteng, Jobs in Johannesburg

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