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Litigation Support Clerk (Discovery) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network

Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Legal

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Job Description

You'll keep the attorneys at a corporate legal department in Prospecton organised, on time and ready for court. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is in Prospecton (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates
Collate and index court bundles and discovery files

You'll need

Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice
Discreet with confidential client information
Organised under pressure from several attorneys
Understanding of court rules and deadlines

Nice if you have

Experience with the Master's Office for estates
Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress
Audio typing at 60+ words per minute

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: references from attorneys you worked for plus typing speed certificate if you have one.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.