Job Description

Job SummaryDescriptionHire 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 andother service providers when instructed to do so by
Lawyers * Assisting in preparation of tender submissions andpresentations * 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) accountingsystem * Experience in working on deceased estate matters

• Knowledge on FileSite
• Sound working knowledge of CourtOnline and

CaseLines. * Experience in High Court litigation (motionproceedings). * Secretarial diploma/legal secretarial diploma/paralegalqualification (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
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or email us your CV: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.Hire ResolveIT/ComputerRecruiterAboutSpecialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.

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