Litigation Secretary (Family Law) – Cape Town

Permanent

Ref #19038-SMI

siyacv@pcs-sa.co.za
Employer Description
A well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Cape Town.
Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

The firm practices exclusively in Family Law and has experienced significant growth, creating an opportunity for a professional, mature and highly organized Litigation Secretary who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will be responsible for:

  • Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the legal team.
  • Preparing, formatting and managing legal correspondence and court documents.
  • Maintaining electronic and manual filing systems.
  • Liaising professionally with clients, counsel, courts and third parties.
  • Managing diaries, appointments and legal documentation.
  • Ensuring compliance with FICA requirements and firm procedures.
  • Assisting in maintaining an efficient workflow within a busy Family Law litigation department.
Qualifications
  • Matric.
  • Relevant Paralegal or Legal Assistant qualification (advantageous).
Skills

The successful candidate will have:

  • 8–10 years’ experience as a Litigation Secretary within a legal practice.
  • Previous Family Law litigation experience is essential.
  • Excellent dictaphone typing skills with a high level of accuracy.
  • Proficient in Legal Suite.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Experience with DocFox (nCino), Windeed and FICA processes would be advantageous.
  • Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
  • Professional, dependable and able to work effectively within a team.
Salary/Package
Salary negotiable, depending on experience.
Benefits

N/A

Job Post Expiration
2026-08-23

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