RAF Legal Litigation Secretary
Salary: R31,000 per month CTC
Area: Paarl, Western Cape
Type: Onsite, Full-time
About the Role
An established legal practice is looking for an experienced Litigation Secretary with strong Road Accident Fund experience to join its Paarl office.
The firm’s head office is based in Centurion, with a local office situated in the Paarl area. This is a fully office-based position suited to someone who knows RAF litigation well, understands the pace and detail required in a legal environment, and can confidently manage matters from an administrative and secretarial perspective.
This is a role for an experienced legal professional who enjoys being relied on, works accurately, and understands how important strong secretarial support is to the successful running of litigation matters.
Responsibilities
Provide full secretarial and administrative support on Road Accident Fund litigation matters
Prepare, type and format legal documents, correspondence, notices and pleadings
Manage RAF litigation files and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date
Assist with court-related documentation, filing and case preparation
Manage diaries, appointments, deadlines and follow-ups
Liaise professionally with clients, attorneys, advocates, experts, courts and other relevant parties
Maintain organised electronic and physical filing systems
Follow up on outstanding documentation and information
Keep track of important litigation dates and ensure matters progress efficiently
Handle confidential and sensitive legal information with discretion
Support the legal team with the day-to-day administration required to keep RAF matters moving
Requirements
At least 10 years’ experience as a Road Accident Fund Legal Litigation Secretary
In-depth knowledge and understanding of RAF claims, litigation processes and procedures
Solid experience in Cape Town High Court procedures
Strong typing, administration and legal document preparation skills
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure
Good organisational and diary-management skills
Proficiency in Caselines and Court Online
Professional communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and legal professionals
Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
No specific formal qualification is required
Afrikaans would be advantageous
The ability to speak an African language would also be beneficial, but is not essential
Must be comfortable working fully onsite in the Paarl area
If you are an experienced RAF Litigation Secretary looking for a stable, hands-on role where your knowledge and experience will be genuinely valued, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for this opportunity.