Litigation Legal Secretary

Recruiter:

SiG Labour Corporate

Job Ref:

PTA000083/LM

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

12 000

SUMMARY:

Litigation Legal Secretary

Providing administrative and clerical support to attorneys specializing in litigation cases. They are crucial in managing the administrative aspects such as: preparing legal documents, managing deadlines, and maintaining case files.

Position period: 4-6 months

POSITION INFO:

Applicant's Responsibilities: Document Preparation: Drafting & formatting legal documents (pleadings, affidavits, briefs, memoranda & discovery requests) Proofreading documents for accuracy & compliance with legal formatting standards Compiling & organizing legal documents with case files Case Management: Opening new case files, recording relevant information & updating case management systems Tracking deadlines, court dates & important milestones in litigation cases Maintaining detailed case files with proper organization and indexing Scheduling and Communication, Administrative Tasks: Scheduling court appearances, depositions, client meetings & conferences Communicating with clients to provide updates on case progress & gather necessary information. Contacting opposing counsel & other parties to coordinate legal matters Minimum Criteria: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification Applicant must have minimum 2 years experience Applicant must be presentable Applicant must be well spoken and fluent in English & Afrikaans Proficient typing and computer skills (Microsoft office) Extremely punctual Eye for detail Good communication skills SPELLING & typing of utmost importance Strong admin and organizational skills Valid Driver's License \/ Own Transport