Legal Secretary

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


Requirements:

  • Matric essential.
  • Degree or Diploma in a Paralegal / Legal Secretarial qualification.
  • Min 5 years experience as a legal secretary within a law firm.
  • Knowledge of CMS / Adarant preferable.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of Billback.
  • Own transport is essential.
Responsibilities:
  • Maintain Partner(s) and/or Professionals diary including coordination and liaison with relevant parties with regards to meetings.
  • Dictation typing.
  • Prepare all documentation for appointments and travel
  • File, organise, and maintain documents.
  • Open and close legal files in accordance with the firms policies and procedures.
  • Organise and maintain legal files in accordance with the firms policies and procedures.
  • Assist in handling legal administration requirements.
  • Assist in the preparation and processing of legal documents.
  • Print all correspondence, pleadings and documents and file same.
  • Perform general office administration and management.
  • Follow up with clients regarding payments and log all client contact.
  • Compile and submit weekly outstanding reports to accounts department.
  • Ensure compliance with FICA.
  • Keeping track of attorney time records and billing.
  • Monthly invoicing in accordance with Firms policies and procedures.
Skills and Competencies:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective time management.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Take initiative.
  • Team player.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1306508
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned