Qualifications & Skills:
Education:
Matric / Grade 12 (required)
Legal Secretary or Paralegal diploma/certificate (preferred)
Additional training in legal studies or administration is an advantage
Legal Secretary Certificate/Diploma

Preferred (offered by institutions such as Damelin, Boston City Campus, Oxbridge Academy, etc.)
Direct experience with litigation matters

drafting pleadings, managing court filings, preparing trial bundles, etc.
Familiarity with

High Court

and

Magistrates Court

procedures
Experience:
3 years of experience as a legal secretary or in a similar administrative role within a law firm or legal department
Familiarity with litigation, conveyancing, family law, or other legal specializations (depending on the firm)
Skills:
Excellent typing skills (typically 60+ WPM)
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and legal case management software
Strong written and verbal communication
Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
High attention to detail and accuracy
Understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Legal & Litigation-Specific Skills:
Understanding of

civil and/or criminal litigation processes
Knowledge and experience of Conveyancing transfers
Knowledge of

court rules

and procedures (including deadlines and document formatting)
Filing of legal documents via

Case Lines

or

Court Online

(depending on jurisdiction)
Drafting notices, subpoenas, pleadings, and other litigation documents
Managing litigation files from initiation to trial/hearing
General Office & Technical Skills:
High-speed, accurate

typing

(60+ WPM ideal)
Proficiency in

MS Office Suite , especially

Word

(for formatting court documents)
Experience with

legal billing/time recording software

(e.g., AJS, Lexis convoy, Legal Suite, Ghost Practice)
Strong

organizational

and

time management

skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage

court deadlines
Personal Competencies:
Excellent attention to detail
Professional communication (written and verbal)
Confidentiality and discretion
Ability to liaise confidently with attorneys, advocates, clients, and court personnel
Preferred Attributes:
Professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and work independently
Experience working under pressure and meeting deadlines