Senior Litigation Secretary, Centurion
Recruitment Web South Africa · Centurion, Gauteng
Overview
A well established recruiter in Centurion is looking for a Senior Litigation Secretary with 5 to 6 years of solid litigation experience. If you are fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans and enjoy managing High Court and Magistrates Court files from start to finish, this full time legal role could be a great fit for you.
About the role
This is a senior secretarial role based in Centurion for someone who knows litigation inside out. You will support a Director and manage litigation files from the moment they come in until they are finalised, working across both High Court and Magistrates Court matters.
Your day to day work will include drafting and typing legal pleadings, notices and correspondence, liaising with clients, counsel, sheriffs and court officials, and keeping diary management on track so that court deadlines are never missed. You will also prepare trial bundles and court documents, handle general administration, manage the reception area and book diary appointments for the Director.
Please note: The job requires 5 to 6 years of litigation experience, which is non negotiable, and full bilingualism in English and Afrikaans. Only apply if you meet both requirements.
Requirements
- 5 to 6 years of experience in litigation, which is non negotiable
- Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans
- Experience with High Court litigation
- Experience with Magistrates Court litigation
- Strong drafting and typing skills for legal pleadings, notices and correspondence
- Ability to manage litigation files from inception to finalisation
- Good diary management and ability to meet court deadlines
- Professional communication with clients, counsel, sheriffs and court officials
Responsibilities
- Draft and type legal pleadings, notices and correspondence
- Manage High Court and Magistrates Court litigation files from inception to finalisation
- Liaise with clients, counsel, sheriffs and court officials
- Manage the diary and ensure compliance with court deadlines
- Prepare trial bundles and court documents
- Manage the reception area
- Handle general administration
- Book diary appointments for the Director
Job details
- Organisation
- Recruitment Web South Africa
- Location
- Centurion, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Category
- Legal
- Posted
- 4 November 2026 (3 days ago)
- Closing date
- 4 December 2026
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are applying for this role, your CV needs to show your litigation experience clearly, so list the types of matters you have handled and the courts you have worked in. Because the employer is strict about 5 to 6 years of experience and full bilingualism, make those two points easy to spot near the top of your CV and in your cover letter.
In an interview for a litigation secretary role, expect questions about how you manage court deadlines, how you prepare trial bundles, and how you communicate with counsel and sheriffs. Be ready to give practical examples. Also remember to attach your CV and any relevant certificates when you apply online.
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