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Legal Secretary (Litigation Department)

How2Apply Talent Network

Atlantis, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Legal

R21 000 – R26 250/month

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Job Description

Draft, file, track and follow up: that's your week at a corporate legal department in Atlantis. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The work is in Atlantis, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

What your day looks like

Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines
Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements
Collate and index court bundles and discovery files
Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations

What you need

Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice
Discreet with confidential client information
Organised under pressure from several attorneys
At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department

On offer

Office hours with no weekend work
Close-to-transport offices in city centres
Year-end bonus at many firms

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: typing speed certificate if you have one, legal secretary or paralegal certificate plus references from attorneys you worked for.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Atlantis; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

Include your typing speed; many firms test it on the day of the interview.
Proofread your application twice; law firms treat a single typo as a warning sign for legal admin posts.