Paralegal wanted: Apply Now
Vacancy Details
Employer: Adams & Adams
Introduction:
An opportunity exists to join an internationally recognised and leading intellectual property and commercial law services firm in Africa. *AA candidates will get preference
Description:
Duties and responsibilities
Performing routine legal functions under supervision of a qualified legal professional
Displaying a high level of initiative and being pro-active in practice
Assisting with practice administration, i.e. billing, enquiries, fee collections, etc
Creation of new, updating and maintaining of Trade Mark records and portfolio’s on Patricia
Drafting of any Trade Mark documentation including forms
Typing general correspondence
Prepare quotes for the filing of new Trade Mark applications
Attending to accounting matters (re: WIP lists and Debtors)
Typing of invoices and credit notes (including up loadable-bills)
Prepare, draw and or format of Trade Mark listing for agents or proprietors
Opening files
Drawing diaries
Faxing, filing, photo copying and general office duties
Sending and receiving e-mails
Checking and monitoring Standing Instructions
Handling routine correspondences
Diarising files
Dealing with own and partners diary
Filing of trade mark applications (local and foreign), including large-scale client filing programmes and attending to the filing of recordals of assignment, changes of name, changes of address and changes of Address for Service applications
Requirements:
Skills and knowledge
Computer literate in Word and Excel
Typing speed of 60+ wpm and excellent spelling skills
Fully conversant in English (speak and read)
Ability to work independently, to work under pressure and to use initiative
Ability to prioritize
Ability to handle information related to the department with confidentiality
Good organizational skills
A meticulous, responsible person with a sense of urgency, who is able to prioritise duties
A conscientious, loyal and dedicated person, with the ability to think laterally
Ability to give clear instructions to secretary
Ability to work independently and under supervision
Qualification/s
Matric
Paralegal Diploma (an advantage)
University degree (an advantage)
12+ yrs relevant experience as a secretary (senior) or paralegal
Apply before Monday, May 13, 2019 – 29 Days left
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