Legal Secretary (Litigation Department) – Fixed-Term

You'll keep the attorneys at a debt counselling firm in Centurion organised, on time and ready for court. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The site is in Centurion; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Collate and index court bundles and discovery files
• Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
• Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements
• Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
• Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
• Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines
• Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA

• At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department
• Understanding of court rules and deadlines
• Discreet with confidential client information
• Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice

• NCR debt counsellor course
• Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress
• Audio typing at 60+ words per minute

• Close-to-transport offices in city centres
• Study assistance for LLB or paralegal courses
• Year-end bonus at many firms

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