Description
Responsibilities will be but not limited to:
Preparing basic notices, drafting summonses / indexing and pagination of bundles
Incorporating amendments to documents
Preparing resource and client files
Dictaphone and copy typing of a wide range of documents
Preparing notices and pleadings
Attending to secretarial and typing functions associated with general legal work, e.g. litigation, third party and other personal injury matters
Completing large volumes work relating to High Court matters and preparing Notices in terms of the Court Rules
Attend to administration of office files
Prepare client accounts, attend to invoicing, including preparation of debit and credit notes and attending to other accounting duties
Liaising with clients, counsel and sheriffs, organising consultations and attending to queries from clients and other attorneys
Administrating professionals' practices (diary management, answering telephone calls and tracking messages in the absence of team members
Filing
Answering the phones
Typing of legal documents
Education:
Matric Certificate
Secretarial diploma / paralegal qualification to your advantage
2-3 Years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a Litigation Department
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Legal Suite
Skills:
Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English) with good communication and interpersonal skills (public relations)
Telephone Etiquette
Office Administration skills
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Customer service attitude
Self-motivated and results driven
Professional personal presentation
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work under pressure
Must be someone who is bubbly, humorous and pleasant
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: R20,000.00 - R28,000.00 per month