Litigation Legal Secretary

Recruiter

SiG Labour Corporate

Job Ref

PTA000083/LM

Date posted

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Location

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary

12 000

SUMMARY

Litigation Legal Secretary

Providing 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 months

POSITION 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