Litigation Secretary – Law Firm: East Rand

Permanent

Ref #18804-SMI

siyacv@pcs-sa.co.za
Employer Description
A well-established legal practice based in the East Rand.
Job Description

Our client is seeking to appoint an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to provide dedicated secretarial and administrative support to a practising attorney.

The successful candidate will work in a hybrid capacity, with a minimum of two days per week in the office and three days working remotely. Initial training will be conducted in-office over a period of several weeks to ensure full integration into systems and workflows.

This role is suited to a mature, highly organised professional with strong litigation experience and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced legal environment.

You will be responsible for:

  • Provide full secretarial support to a litigation attorney
  • Drafting, typing, formatting and finalising legal documents
  • Managing court filings, notices, pleadings, and correspondence
  • Diary management and coordination of court dates and deadlines
  • Liaising with clients, counsel, courts, and third parties
  • Maintaining accurate case files and records
  • General administrative support within the litigation department
Qualifications

N/A

Skills

The successful candidate will have:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a litigation secretarial role
  • Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court processes
  • Excellent typing, formatting, and document preparation skills
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment
  • Stable work history preferred
Salary/Package
Up to R30 000 CTC per month (depending on experience)
Benefits
  • Hybrid working model (post-training)
  • Training on Ghost Practice software
  • Permanent position with a well-established law firm
Job Post Expiration
2026-07-23

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