Legal Secretary RAF Litigation

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Legal Secretary specializing in Road Accident Fund (RAF) litigation, based in Paarl. The position is full-time, office-based, from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30, with a market-related salary. FROGG Recruitment is assisting their client in finding an experienced and highly organised individual to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support within a busy RAF litigation environment. **What you will do** The successful candidate will provide full secretarial and administrative support in RAF litigation matters. Key responsibilities include: * Drafting, typing, formatting, and amending legal correspondence, pleadings, notices, affidavits, court documents, and other litigation-related documentation. * Managing RAF litigation files from inception through to finalisation under the guidance of legal practitioners. * Preparing, collating, and organising court bundles, discovery documents, and trial documentation. * Uploading and managing documents on CaseLines and Court Online. * Diarising and monitoring key litigation dates, court dates, filing deadlines, and prescription dates. * Liaising with clients, counsel, medical experts, RAF representatives, sheriffs, courts, and other stakeholders. * Arranging consultations, appointments, pre-trial conferences, and meetings. * Following up on outstanding documents, expert reports, medical records, and RAF-related information. * Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client files, both electronically and physically. * Attending to court filing, service of documents, and related litigation administration. * Ensuring compliance with court rules, RAF procedures, and internal firm processes. * Handling client enquiries professionally and providing regular feedback where required. * Assisting with general office administration related to litigation matters. * Ensuring all work is completed accurately, timeously, and to a high professional standard. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric with relevant qualification. * Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary. * Specific and proven experience in Road Accident Fund litigation is essential. * In-depth knowledge and understanding of: RAF claims processes, RAF litigation procedures, High Court processes, Court filing requirements, Litigation timelines and deadlines. * Computer Skills - Microsoft Office, CaseLines, Court Online. * Strong legal drafting and written communication skills. * Proven experience providing excellent client service and care. * Excellent administrative, organisational and time-management skills. * Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. * Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines. * Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills. * Must be willing and able to work office-based in Paarl. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary with specialist Road Accident Fund (RAF) litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of RAF claims processes, court procedures, litigation timelines, legal drafting, document management, and client liaison. Applicants must be willing and able to work office-based in Paarl. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/legal/other-legal/paarl/legal-secretary-raf-litigation-id-7563618 Source: jobmail

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