Litigation Secretary Johannesburg - Johannesburg
Hire Resolve
Description Hire Resolve's client, a reputable law firm based in Johannesburg, is urgently seeking a skilled and experienced Litigation Secretary to join their team. As a Litigation Secretary, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to attorneys working in the litigation department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation support, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for the legal field, we would love to hear from you Responsibilities Typing, formatting and collating of notices and pleadings Incorporating amendments to documents and verifying that amendments have been effected correctly Preparing resource, counsel and client files Strong administration and organisational skills in order to manage professionals' practices (diary management, answering telephone calls and tracking messages in the absence of the professionals) General office and personal administration Preparing pre-bills and billing memos (sending same to clients) Managing debtors with the accounts department FICA administration: following up to ensure the FICA requirements are complete Liaise with clients, counsel, presiding officers, experts and other service providers when instructed to do so by Lawyers Assisting in preparation of tender submissions and presentations Flight and accommodation arrangements Handling of deceased estate Requirements Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Litigation Secretary in a law firm Minimum 5 years experience as a litigation secretary Excellent knowledge of MS Word programs (more specifically MS Word 2010 and Excel) Knowledge on Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting system Experience in working on deceased estate matters Knowledge on FileSite Sound working knowledge of CourtOnline and CaseLines. Experience in High Court litigation (motion proceedings). Secretarial diploma/legal secretarial diploma/paralegal qualification (advantageous) Matric essential Essential to be able to multi-task and prioritise all work as this position will be reporting to many Lawyers. Must be well-organised and conscientious Strong communication skills (verbal and written) Display attention to detail Good interpersonal skills Maintain high standards of confidentiality Honesty, reliability and punctuality Take initiative and be diligent Ability to work well under pressure Excellent client relationship skill Benefits Salary: negotiable Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Salary: negotiable. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today on LinkedIn, or contact Candice Aucamp at Hire Resolve You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: financialcareershireresolve.za.com We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise. See Description See Description
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