Secretary 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
Attending to secretarial and typing functions associated with general legal work, e.g. litigation, third party and family law matters
Taking messages and general office duties
Completing large volumes of dictated typing work relating to High & Magistrate’s court and preparing Notices in terms of Court Rules
Attend to administration of office files
Prepare client accounts, attend to invoicing, including preparation of debit and credit notes
Handling debtors list and typing reconciliation statements
Liaising with clients, counsel and sheriffs, organising consultations and attending to queries from clients and other attorneys
Arranging medico-legal examinations for clients with doctors as well as traveling arrangements & accommodation
Receiving and sending e-mails
Arranging for urgent services of legal documents and follow up telephonically
Assisting in supervisor’s practice and facilitate best use of their professional time
Diarising files and following up on outstanding issues.
Requirements:
Skills and knowledge
Computer literate in Microsoft Word
Minimum typing speed of 45 WPM
Fully conversant in English and Afrikaans
Ability to work under pressure while keeping calm
Ability to work independently, use initiative and be able to work on several matters at a time
Good telephone and communication skills
General Litigation experience
Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
Experience in personal injury law and family law
Willingness to learn and become efficient and effective towards responsibility
Flexibility with respect to time & work.
Qualification/s
Matric/ National Diploma or equivalent qualification
Secretarial Diploma/Certificate (preferably legal)
2+ yrs relevant experience as a Legal secretary
Apply before Monday, May 13, 2019 – 29 Days left
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