LEGAL / LITIGATION SECRETARY Urgently Needed: APPLY HERE
Milnerton, Western Cape
A small law firm situated in Milnerton, Western Cape, requires a Legal Secretary to join their team. The firm focuses on litigation and debt collection and, as such, the applicant must have previous experience in both litigation and collections.
Job Responsibilities:
Drafting of appropriate correspondence, typing of dictation, letters, notes, letters of demand, agreements, affidavits, pleadings, notices, other documents, including the formatting of documents.
Managing client folders, including the opening and closing of client/matter files.
Efficient handling of all correspondence including: sending/receiving mail, processing couriers, registered mail; distributing/collecting internal mail, and filing.
Managing the process of archiving documents.
Assisting with general office administration such as diary management, scanning, photocopying compiling files of documents.
Liaising with correspondent attorneys, counsel, sheriffs and the clerks of the Court.
Assisting with invoice management and billing procedures and assisting in following up with clients regarding overdue account payments.
Qualifications:
Fully computer literate and proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook;
Good command of the English language and ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Good telephone etiquette;
Strong administrative skills;
Ability to prioritise and take initiative; and
Enthusiastic, energetic and motivated.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Market-related (dependent on experience)
Experience:
Legal Secretary: 2 years (Required)
Litigation: 2 years (Required)
Legal Suite (advantageous)
Education:
High School (matric) (Required)
Legal Secretary or Paralegal certificate or diploma
The position is available immediately.
If you meet the requirements of this advertisement, kindly send your CV.
Should you not receive a response within 2 (two) weeks from date of submission then kindly regard your application as unsuccessful.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
Legal Secretary: 2 years (Required)
Litigation: 1 year (Preferred). Apply Now
Source: jobs365
