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Litigation Support Clerk (Discovery)

How2Apply Talent Network

Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Legal

R13 250 – R20 750/month

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Job Description

Draft, file, track and follow up: that's your week at a litigation law firm in Umhlanga. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

Home base is a litigation law firm on the Umhlanga side of KwaZulu-Natal.

What your day looks like

Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates
Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations
Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
Collate and index court bundles and discovery files

You'll need

At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department
Matric plus a legal secretary or paralegal qualification
Organised under pressure from several attorneys
Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting
Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice

Helpful, not essential

NCR debt counsellor course
Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress
Experience with the Master's Office for estates

What's in it for you

Study assistance for LLB or paralegal courses
Year-end bonus at many firms
Office hours with no weekend work
Close-to-transport offices in city centres

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): legal secretary or paralegal certificate plus typing speed certificate if you have one.
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 Umhlanga; 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.

Before you hit apply

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.