Legal Secretary (Employment department) - Johannesburg
Responsibilities:
Handling general administrative tasks on a day-to-day basis in support of principal and team, including, but not limited to:
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Dictaphone typing
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Typing of pleadings, affidavits, briefs to Counsel, notices, opinions, articles, presentations, general legal memoranda
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Telephone duties: effective screening and problem resolution, scheduling and co-ordination of appointments, meetings and client contact
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Handling of correspondence and emails
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Diary management
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Time recording
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Creating and maintaining an efficient filing system
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Handling mail, faxes, scanning, files and telefaxing
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Effectively organising self and office
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Capturing time on Elite system
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Establishing and/or maintaining relationships with professionals, support staff and internal/external clients
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Effective general office management
Key Performance Areas:
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Becoming involved in all aspects of the practice to offer pro-active support and assistance
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Providing effective verbal and written communication in addressing clients' requests and expectations
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Prioritising tasks when under pressure
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Managing all aspects of the practice
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Preparation of Accounts and Debt management
Knowledge and Skills:
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Sound secretarial skills with the ability to display initiative
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Strong administrative skills
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Team player, professional, flexible and friendly
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Possess highly developed interpersonal and communications skills, and a good telephone manner
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Excellent computer / typing skills
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Sense of confidentiality, urgency and the ability to work under pressure
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High energy levels
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To be proactive in offering assistance and follow ups
-
Prioritising tasks and making time to give priority to prioritised tasks when under pressure
-
A high standard of efficiency in handling tasks, dealing with people and creating a general professional atmosphere
-
Strong attention to detail / accuracy and good turn-around time for tasks
Experience:
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Good computer skills in the following packages, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
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Good working knowledge of the time recording, client accounts and the 3E billing system
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Excellent English language skills
Qualifications:
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Matric Certificate
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Candidate should preferably have at least 3-5 years experience in a Litigation/Employment practice (preferred)
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Secretarial qualification/diploma or other related qualification (preferred) Apply Now
Handling general administrative tasks on a day-to-day basis in support of principal and team, including, but not limited to:
-
Dictaphone typing
-
Typing of pleadings, affidavits, briefs to Counsel, notices, opinions, articles, presentations, general legal memoranda
-
Telephone duties: effective screening and problem resolution, scheduling and co-ordination of appointments, meetings and client contact
-
Handling of correspondence and emails
-
Diary management
-
Time recording
-
Creating and maintaining an efficient filing system
-
Handling mail, faxes, scanning, files and telefaxing
-
Effectively organising self and office
-
Capturing time on Elite system
-
Establishing and/or maintaining relationships with professionals, support staff and internal/external clients
-
Effective general office management
Key Performance Areas:
-
Becoming involved in all aspects of the practice to offer pro-active support and assistance
-
Providing effective verbal and written communication in addressing clients' requests and expectations
-
Prioritising tasks when under pressure
-
Managing all aspects of the practice
-
Preparation of Accounts and Debt management
Knowledge and Skills:
-
Sound secretarial skills with the ability to display initiative
-
Strong administrative skills
-
Team player, professional, flexible and friendly
-
Possess highly developed interpersonal and communications skills, and a good telephone manner
-
Excellent computer / typing skills
-
Sense of confidentiality, urgency and the ability to work under pressure
-
High energy levels
-
To be proactive in offering assistance and follow ups
-
Prioritising tasks and making time to give priority to prioritised tasks when under pressure
-
A high standard of efficiency in handling tasks, dealing with people and creating a general professional atmosphere
-
Strong attention to detail / accuracy and good turn-around time for tasks
Experience:
-
Good computer skills in the following packages, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
-
Good working knowledge of the time recording, client accounts and the 3E billing system
-
Excellent English language skills
Qualifications:
-
Matric Certificate
-
Candidate should preferably have at least 3-5 years experience in a Litigation/Employment practice (preferred)
-
Secretarial qualification/diploma or other related qualification (preferred) Apply Now
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