Senior Litigation Assistant

Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Sagen Advisory Full time

A boutique Law Firm specializing in medical malpractice is looking for an experienced and competent Senior Litigation Assistant to work alongside and assist a specialist Senior Attorney. The firm’s offices are situated in Hyde Park, Johannesburg.

 

The ideal candidate must be a high-quality individual, with the ability and desire to perform at a high level, experienced in the specific specialist disciplines, and highly competent. This person must maintain a high level of professionalism, be able to multitask, and perform the technical skills associated with this industry role.

 

It is required that the candidate has experience in High Court litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, RAF, working alongside a very senior and high-profile Attorney.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative support to Senior Attorney.
  • Prepare and draft legal documents, correspondence, and briefs.
  • Manage and organize legal files, documents, and records.
  • Schedule appointments, meetings, and maintain attorney calendars.
  • Assist with legal research and document retrieval as needed.
  • Supporting legal research and communicating with clients, colleagues, experts, and external parties.
  • Word Processing and Administration.
  • Ad hoc tasks and other projects as required.

 

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum Matric.
  • Degree, Certificate, Diploma in Law, Secretarial, or related field an advantage.
  • Minimum of 15 years’ experience in a similar role and environment.
  • Advanced computer literacy - MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.
  • Experience fields: Legal, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Road Accident Fund, High Court litigation.
  • Tech-savvy.

 

Attitude and Characteristics:

  • “Can do” attitude.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Detail orientated.
  • Results orientated.
  • Team player that can work independently.
  • Work efficiently under pressure.
  • Deadline and target-driven.
  • Planner and project initiator.
  • Willing to go the extra mile.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

 

Remuneration:

  • R50,000 to R70,000 pm, negotiable on experience.


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