Litigation Support
United Exports
Full-time
On-site
City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Provide operational and technical support in managing complex civil litigation matters, focusing on evidence review, discovery, and document workflows. Act as a bridge between legal, operations, and information management to ensure secure, timely, and organized access to litigation materials.
Key Outputs:
What You’ll Bring:
Key Outputs:
- Litigation Case Support – Daily support for litigation matters, factual investigations, data analysis, timelines, and case coordination.
- Evidence & Data Management – Manage document collection, digital evidence, databases, and litigation platforms (e.g., Relativity, Everlaw).
- Discovery & Disclosure – Execute e-discovery and document production, prepare privilege logs, and liaise with vendors and opposing counsel.
- Systems & Process Efficiency – Maintain litigation systems, digital filing, dashboards, and support development of protocols and process improvements.
Requirements
Qualifications / Experience- A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) and a strong foundation in legal practice.
- At least 3 years’ post-articles litigation experience, ideally involving complex and high-stakes matters.
- Exposure to cross-border litigation and international data transfers, with a strong grasp of confidentiality and compliance obligations.
- Proven success in fast-paced, high-volume environments, balancing precision with efficiency.
- A reputation for handling sensitive information with discretion and the highest standards of integrity.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, able to build trust and influence across all levels.
- The drive, resilience, and results-oriented mindset to support legal teams and deliver real impact
What You’ll Bring:
- Confidence working with Virtual Data Room platforms, ensuring seamless, secure document sharing on high-stakes matters.
- A mastery of legal documentation and record management, with the precision to keep even the most complex files in order.
- Experience using legal project planning tools, trackers, and document management systems to stay ahead of deadlines and keep teams aligned.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) to create professional, impactful outputs.
- A tech-savvy mindset, comfortable exploring new legal tech and workflow platforms to drive efficiency.
- A solid grasp of legal terminology, contract structures, and compliance documentation, allowing you to speak the language of both lawyers and business leaders.