Litigation Secretary at West Coast Personnel

• An established law firm in the Boland region is seeking an experienced and highly organised Litigation Secretary to join its legal team. The successful candidate will have extensive litigation experience, strong drafting and administrative skills, and the ability to manage a demanding workload while meeting strict deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, format, and proofread High Court and Magistrates’ Court documents.
• Manage litigation files and ensure all matters are accurately maintained and updated.
• Attend to court-related administrative processes and filing requirements.
• Prepare and manage legal correspondence in both English and Afrikaans.
• Coordinate diaries, appointments, and litigation deadlines.
• Prepare monthly bills of cost and related billing documentation.
• Liaise professionally with clients, advocates, correspondents, sheriffs, and court officials.
• Ensure compliance with court procedures and legal practice requirements.
• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to attorneys.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Litigation Secretary within a law firm.
• Extensive knowledge of High Court and Magistrates’ Court processes and procedures.
• Ability to draft and prepare High Court and Magistrates’ Court legal documents independently.
• Strong typing, drafting, and proofreading skills.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working on LegalSuite.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and reliable.
• Highly organised and methodical.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work effectively under pressure.