LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY
Providing administrative and clerical support to attorneys specializing in litigation cases. They are crucial in managing the administrative aspects such as: preparing legal documents, managing deadlines, and maintaining case files.
Providing administrative and clerical support to attorneys specializing in litigation cases. They are crucial in managing the administrative aspects such as: preparing legal documents, managing deadlines, and maintaining case files.
KEY RESPONBIBILITIES:
MINIMUM CRITERIA:
- 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
For more information please contact:
Lidia Meyer
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