Sr Litigation Secretary
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- R20,000-30,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: R20 000 R30 000 per month based on 173.333 hours per monthMinimum Qualifying Criteria:
- 5+ years experience as a Legal Secretary in a reputable law firm (commercial litigation essential)
- Extensive dictation typing experience in a legal environment
- Languages: English, with impeccable grammar, proofreading and document formatting skills
- Exceptional speed and accuracy in dictation typing.
- A proven track record of stability and long-term commitment, this role requires someone seeking to grow with the firm over the next 1015 years.
- Experience working with advocates and understanding similar workflows would be ideal
- Energetic team-player with resilience, professionalism, initiative and a good sense of humour
- German language skills would be advantageous
- Transcribe and format audio dictations quickly and accurately this is essential to the role (minimum 6070 wpm typing speed required, though higher speeds are strongly preferred).
- Prepare, edit, and manage legal documents and case files for High Court commercial litigation
- Provide full PA support to the partner, including diary and travel management
- Handle client liaison and correspondence with professionalism and discretion
- Prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment with exceptional organisation skills
- Work collaboratively with counsel, clients, and key stakeholders
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