Litigation Secretary
Optimized PeopleSandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted January 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Optimized People is a specialized talent consultancy that delivers customized talent solutions for the professional services sector—including legal, audit, accounting, and consulting firms. Leveraging expertise in recruitment, psychometrics, coaching, and organizational development, the firm helps clients build high‑performing teams and foster strong workplace cultures. With a global footprint, Optimized People partners with organizations worldwide to provide tailored HR consulting, talent management, and culture survey services that drive measurable business outcomes. Its distinctive blend of industry focus, data‑driven assessment, and strategic consulting positions the firm as a trusted partner for firms seeking to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
Job Description
Dictaphone and copy-typing of documents, attending to issue pleadings, organizing court files, preparing resource and client files, and managing professionals' practices.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years experience as a legal secretary
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programmes, more specifically MS Word
- Knowledge on Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting system
- Knowledge on FileSite
- Sound working knowledge of CourtOnline and CaseLines.
- Experience in High Court litigation (motion proceedings)
- Secretarial diploma/legal secretarial diploma/paralegal qualification (advantageous)
- Matric essential