Centurion, Pretoria: LITIGATION SECRETARY
Minimum Requirements:
-Well presented and professional BEE female, aged 20-35 years.
-Good English proficiency (speak, read and write)
-Matric / Grade 12
-Secretarial qualification advantageous
-Minimum 4 years recent experience as a Litigation Secretary at a law firm a must, attending to Labour Law, Privacy Law, Family Law and/or Civil Litigation
-Independently functional
-Computer literate in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
-Familiar / proficient in billing system (Law74) preferred (training provided)
-Strong Dictaphone typing experience essential
-Excellent typing skills (speed & accuracy) with typing speed of minimum 60 words per minute
-Must reside in/near Pretoria (able to commute)
-Driver’s license and own vehicle preferred / advantageous
-Accurate, attention to detail and able to quickly grasp new concepts (adaptable)
-Organizational skills (deadlines and urgency)
-Hard working, with ability to work under pressure
-Punctual, intelligent, and resilient
-Loyal and committed
-Stable employment record and contactable references
-To start as soon as possible
Duties:
-Typing of Litigation documents, notices and pleadings (Labour Law, Privacy Law, Family Law and Civil Litigation)
-Dictaphone typing
-Receiving and sending of emails (Outlook)
-Secretarial and receptionist support service to office manager
-Receive telephone calls and refer the calls to the correct role players
-Record appointments and events in the diary of the relevant role player
-Accept delivery of documents
-Opening and archiving of files
-Attend to the administration of office filing (physical and electronic)
-Diarising files and following up on outstanding issues
-Liaising with clients, the Sheriff’s office, counsels, CCMA, bargaining councils, and courts
-Arranging for urgent service of legal documents and follow up telephonically
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience (Market related)