Litigation Legal Secretary

Recruiter:

SiG Labour CorporateJob Ref:PTA000083/LMDate posted:

Wednesday, June 10, 2026Location:

Pretoria, South AfricaSalary:12 000SUMMARY:Litigation Legal SecretaryProviding administrative and clerical support to attorneys specializing in litigation cases. They are crucial in managing the administrative aspects such as: preparing legal documents, managing deadlines, and maintaining case files.

Position period: 4-6 monthsPOSITION INFO:Applicant's

Responsibilities

• Document Preparation: Drafting & formatting legal documents (pleadings, affidavits, briefs, memoranda & discovery requests) Proofreading documents for accuracy & compliance with legal formatting standards Compiling & organizing legal documents with case files Case Management: Opening new case files, recording relevant information & updating case management systems Tracking deadlines, court dates & important milestones in litigation cases Maintaining detailed case files with proper organization and indexing Scheduling and Communication, Administrative Tasks: Scheduling court appearances, depositions, client meetings & conferences Communicating with clients to provide updates on case progress & gather necessary information.
• Contacting opposing counsel & other parties to coordinate legal matters Minimum Criteria: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification Applicant must have minimum 2 years experience Applicant must be presentable Applicant must be well spoken and fluent in English & Afrikaans Proficient typing and computer skills (Microsoft office) Extremely punctual Eye for detail Good communication skills SPELLING & typing of utmost importance Strong admin and organizational skills Valid Driver's License / Own Transport