Litigation Legal Secretary

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Document preparation:
• Drafting and formatting legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, briefs, memoranda, and discovery requests.
• Proofreading documents for accuracy and compliance with legal formatting standards.
• Compiling and organizing legal documents within case files.
• Case management:
• Opening new case files, recording relevant details, and updating case management systems.
• Tracking deadlines, court dates, and important milestones in litigation cases.
• Maintaining detailed case files with proper organization and indexing.
• Scheduling and Communication:
• Scheduling court appearances, depositions, client meetings, and conferences.
• Communicating with clients to provide updates on case progress and gather necessary information.
• Contacting opposing counsel and other parties to coordinate legal matters.
• Administrative Tasks:
• Scheduling court appearances, depositions, client meetings, and conferences.
• Communicating with clients to provide updates on case progress and gather necessary information.
• Contacting opposing counsel and other parties to coordinate legal matters.

MINIMUM CRITERIA:

• Proficient typing and computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills: Clear and professional verbal and written communication with clients, attorneys, and opposing counsel. (Afrikaans & English)
• Legal knowledge: Basic understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and court rules.
• Valid Driver's License / Own Transport
• Minimum of 2-5 years experience