Litigation Secretary – Family Law

About the role

Our client, a well‑established family law firm in Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Litigation Secretary to join their growing team on a permanent basis. This role supports a high‑volume litigation department and requires a professional, organised individual who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the legal team.
• Prepare, format and manage legal correspondence and court documents.
• Maintain electronic and manual filing systems.
• Liaise professionally with clients, counsel, courts and third parties.
• Manage diaries, appointments and legal documentation.
• Ensure compliance with FICA requirements and firm procedures.
• Assist in maintaining an efficient workflow within the Family Law litigation department.

Required profile

• 8–10 years’ experience as a Litigation Secretary in a legal practice.
• Prior experience in Family Law litigation (essential).
• Excellent dictaphone typing accuracy.
• Professional, dependable and able to work effectively within a team.

Required skills

• Legal Suite
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• DocFox (nCino)
• Windeed
• FICA processes
• Dictaphone typing

What we offer

• Salary negotiable, depending on experience.