
Legal/Litigation Secretary - Montana
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- R15,000-18,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare court statements, forms, pleadings, and discovery binders.
- Dictate and transcribe audio files and written notes from attorneys.
- Proofread, format, and finalise legal documents with accuracy.
- Manage case files, records, projects, and calendars to ensure seamless workflow.
- Maintain and update indexes, pleadings, and discovery records.
- Coordinate the collection, filing, and delivery of documents to courts and clients.
- Manage attorney diaries and schedule litigation-related deadlines.
- Arrange travel and meetings for attorneys as required.
- Support legal research and liaise with vendors, experts, opposing counsel, and internal teams.
- Monitor and manage litigation timelines, filings, and court procedures.
- At least 5 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary, with strong exposure to civil, commercial, family, and criminal law.
- Proven experience in Magistrate and High Court Litigation as well as debt collections.
- Strong working knowledge of CaseLines and CourtOnline (non-negotiable).
- Experience with litigation diary management.
- Excellent organisational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in drafting and reviewing documents.
- Solid understanding of court processes and filing requirements.