SA - Gauteng, SandtonR 50000 - R 55000 (Medical Aid , Provident fund, Life cover , Disability cover , Funeral benefit , Market related, Negotiable)LITIGATION SECRETARY - SANDTONR 50 000 - R 55 000 CTC P/M NEGOTIABLEMinimum requirements: Matric is essentialA post-matric qualification will be beneficialMinimum 5 years experience as a legal secretaryExcellent knowledge of MS Word programs (more specifically MS Word 2010 and Excel)Knowledge on Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting systemKnowledge on FileSiteDictaphone and copy-typing of a wide range of documentsTyping, formatting and collating of notices and pleadingsIncorporating amendments to documents and verifying that amendments have been effected correctlyPreparing resource, counsel and client filesStrong 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 administrationPreparing pre-bills and billing memos (sending same to clients)Managing debtors with the accounts departmentFICA administration: following up to ensure the FICA requirements are completeLiaise with clients, counsel, presiding officers, experts and other service providers when instructed to do so by LawyersAssisting in preparation of tender submissions and presentationsFlight and accommodation arrangementsEssential to be able to multi-task and prioritise all work as this position will be reporting to many LawyersMust be well-organised and conscientiousStrong communication skills (verbal and written)Display attention to detailGood interpersonal skillsMaintain high standards of confidentialityHonesty, reliability and punctualityAbility to multi-taskTake initiative and be diligentAbility to work well under pressureExcellent client relationship skillsExcellent time management skills Consultant: Stephnie Taljaard - Dante Personnel Cape Town