Legal Secretary

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

• 3 Years’ experience as a Legal Secretary
• A Relevant 3-year legal qualification
• Ability to work independently
• Must be fluent in English and isiXhosa
• Strong Typing Skills 70-90 words per minute (accuracy and speed)
• Knowledge of MS Word, Ms Office and other legal technology software
• 3+ years + previous working experience in a legal environment
• Proficiency in English a legal terminology in rules of Court (High court and Magistrate Court)
• Ability to type from a Dictaphone and other similar devices
• Ability to develop legal documents (High Court, Magistrate Court, Labour Court and CCMA)
• Must be a team player and have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication
• Display outstanding time management and the ability to multitask
• Knowledge of Litigation management ands software systems

Performance Areas

• Ability to type professional documents
• Ability to receive and execute instructions from the professional staff
• Must be able to travel to and report at other company branches when required
• Answering phone calls and attend to all reception matters
• Scheduling client appointments
• Receive briefs
• Organizing and maintaining all legal documents kept on site
• Responsible for administrative functionalities and maintain office running
• Assisting during consultations (as and when requested)