Intermediate Legal Secretary – Road Accident Fund Claims

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Legal Secretary to support our Road Accident Fund (RAF) department in Centurion. The successful candidate will provide dedicated administrative assistance to attorneys handling RAF claims, ensuring smooth case progression and high‑quality client service.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal secretarial support to attorneys managing RAF matters.
• Manage RAF claim files from inception through finalisation, maintaining accurate and compliant records.
• Draft, format, and prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, notices and other documentation.
• Liaise regularly with clients, attorneys, advocates, medical practitioners, experts and third parties.
• Schedule consultations, court dates, medico‑legal assessments and other appointments.
• Monitor deadlines, follow up on outstanding documentation and reports.
• Assist clients with queries and provide regular updates on claim progress.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive legal information professionally.

Required profile

• Minimum 4–5 years proven experience as a Legal Secretary in a RAF litigation environment.
• Extensive knowledge of RAF claims processes, procedures and litigation matters.
• Fluent in English and at least one African language for client communication.
• Exceptional client‑care and relationship‑management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines.

Required skills