LITIGATION SECRETARY

Legal
August 17, 2023
Full Time
Urgent
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

LITIGATION SECRETARY
LAW FIRM: LYNNWOOD MANOR, PRETORIA
PERMANENT POSITION TO START A.S.A.P
SALARY: R 15 000 PER MONTH (NEG.)
RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING SECRETARIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO ATTORNEY

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Matric / Grade 12
Valid driver’s license
Well presentable and professional candidate, aged between 20 and 40 years
Excellent written and oral communication in English proficiency with fair understanding of Afrikaans
2 to 3 years recent typing experience at a RAF orientated Law Firm is essential
Excellent typing skills (speed and accuracy)
Computer literate with Proficiency in MS Office Word, Outlook and Excel is essential, Proficiency in Adobe XPro
Proficiency in CaseLines and Court on line is essential
Uploading documents on CaseLines
Dealing with the Sheriff
Previous experience in LexPro Litigation System or similar software is essential
Excellent administration skills, well organized and good interpersonal skills
Must currently reside in Pretoria
Stable employment record and contactable References
High level of integrity and professionalism
Ability to work in a high stress environment
Keeping up to date with Practice Directives from Judge President’s office
Basic knowledge of Civil Procedure
DUTIES:
General Legal Personal Assistant duties to Attorney

General legal administrative and secretarial duties
Typing and filing of litigation documents such as notices and pleadings
Keeping and maintaining records
Diary organization
Preparing paperwork and court documents
Liaising with clients, witnesses, doctors, RAF employees, Assessors, SAPS and others as required by attorney
Coordinating appointments, including correspondence and logistics
Delivering and collecting documents within Pretoria
Doing research on SAFLII, Jutaevolve, LPC Library will be an advantage but not a requirement.
Register all new cases on Prescription Alert.
Maintaining client files on Lexpro data base