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Cora O’Neil Recruitment Agency
Senior Litigation Secretary or Paralegal
Lonehill, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Summary
A law firm based in Lonehill, Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Secretary or Paralegal to support its litigation practice with legal document drafting, litigation typing, and case administration.
The successful candidate will be responsible for dictaphone typing of legal pleadings and notices, diary management, client liaison, and general legal administrative support. This role requires a highly organised professional with strong experience in general litigation processes, legal document preparation, and court system administration.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates with extensive experience in litigation secretarial work, legal document drafting, court processes, and legal administrative support within a busy law firm environment.
Requirements / Qualifications
Fully proficient in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
7 – 10 years recent Litigation typing experience at a law firm (General Litigation)
Strong dictaphone typing experience
Typing speed approximately 60 – 80 words per minute
Computer literate with proficiency in Caselines and Court Online
Strong organisation and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and proactively
Own reliable vehicle
Stable employment history with contactable references
Must reside within commuting distance of Lonehill
Availability to start as soon as possible
Skills / Competencies
Litigation typing and legal document preparation
Drafting pleadings and legal notices
Dictaphone transcription
Case file administration and management
Legal diary management
Client and third-party liaison
Court system administration (Caselines and Court Online)
Legal office administration
Attention to detail and document accuracy
Organisation and deadline management
Employment Information
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Lonehill, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Employment Mode :
On-Site
Salary Range :
R20,000 – R30,000 gross per month (depending on experience)
Experience Level :
Senior
Application Closing Date :
13 April 2026
Additional Notes
Applicants should submit a detailed CV in Word or PDF format (not as a link) and include the following in their application:
Reference number: CR2813
Monthly gross salary expectation in line with the offered salary range
A recent photograph (optional but appreciated by the employer)
Contactable references and reference letters, if available
Non-smoking individual preffered
Job Industry
Legal, Administrative & Office Support
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