Litigation Secretary

About the role

A well‑established legal practice in Cape Town’s CBD is looking for an experienced Litigation Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to its litigation department. The role ensures the smooth operation of daily legal activities and assists attorneys with court‑related tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Type and draft legal documents, correspondence, and court filings.
• Manage litigation files, indexing, and general administration.
• Liaise with courts, counsel, and clients to coordinate matters.
• Maintain diaries, monitor court deadlines, and schedule hearings.
• Prepare trial bundles, urgent applications, and support attorneys during trial preparation.

Required profile

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a Litigation Secretary.
• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of High Court and Magistrate’s Court procedures.
• Must not hold or be studying towards an LLB degree.

Required skills

• Excellent typing speed and accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Highly organised with effective time‑management capabilities.
• Professional communication skills for interaction with courts and clients.