Litigation Secretary

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Litigation Secretary, recruited by FROGG Recruitment for their client located in Paarl, Cape Winelands. It is an office-based position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30. The salary range for this position is R25,000 – R32,000 per month. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support within a busy Road Accident Fund (RAF) litigation environment. The role requires strong knowledge of RAF claims processes, court procedures, litigation timelines, legal drafting, document management, client liaison, and practical exposure to Western Cape High Court litigation processes and procedures. **What you will do** * Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support in RAF litigation matters. * Draft, type, format, and amend legal correspondence, pleadings, notices, affidavits, court documents, and other litigation-related documentation. * Manage RAF litigation files from inception through to finalisation under the guidance of legal practitioners. * Prepare, collate, and organise court bundles, discovery documents, and trial documentation. * Upload and manage documents on CaseLines and Court Online. * Diarise and monitor key litigation dates, court dates, filing deadlines, and prescription dates. * Liaise with clients, counsel, medical experts, RAF representatives, sheriffs, courts, and other stakeholders. * Arrange consultations, appointments, pre-trial conferences, and meetings. * Follow up on outstanding documents, expert reports, medical records, and RAF-related information. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files, both electronically and physically. * Attend to court filing, service of documents, and related litigation administration. * Ensure compliance with court rules, RAF procedures, Western Cape High Court requirements, and internal firm processes. * Handle client enquiries professionally and provide regular feedback where required. * Assist with general office administration related to litigation matters. * Ensure all work is completed accurately, timeously, and to a high professional standard. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric with a relevant qualification. * Minimum 8 years' experience as a Litigation Secretary with RAF experience. * Specific and proven experience in Road Accident Fund litigation is essential. * Proven experience and working knowledge of Western Cape High Court procedures, processes, court rules, and filing requirements is essential. * In-depth knowledge and understanding of: * RAF claims processes * RAF litigation procedure * High Court litigation processes * Court filing requirements * Litigation timelines and deadlines * Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, CaseLines, and 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, highly organised individual with a minimum of 8 years' experience as a Litigation Secretary, specifically with proven expertise in Road Accident Fund (RAF) litigation. The ideal candidate will possess a Matric certificate and a relevant qualification, along with in-depth knowledge of RAF claims and litigation procedures, as well as Western Cape High Court processes, court rules, and filing requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CaseLines, and Court Online is essential. Strong legal drafting, written and verbal communication skills, excellent client service, administrative, organisational, and time-management abilities are crucial. Candidates must also demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines, and be willing to work office-based in Paarl. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/legal/other-legal/paarl/litigation-secretary-id-7568318 Source: jobmail

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