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An opportunity has become available for a Dynamic individual to join the largest Intellectual Property Firm in Africa and one of the biggest law firms in South Africa. Duties and responsibilities Dealing with Patent Court, High Court (Designs) and Appeal Court matters Drafting routine affidavits, notices and applications Collating (and copying) of annexure for affidavits/other documents Finalising affidavits and pleadings for signature Arranging for and attending to signing of documents Preparation of basic forms for filing with Registrar Drawing of revenue stamps Arranging for services on High Court and Registrar of the Patents Court Assisting with preparing of litigation papers as well as paginating and indexing of such papers Filing in files and on worksite and maintaining court, counsel and own records Writing of routine letters to clients/Registrar (restorations of patents) Typing/editing of documents/faxes/letters for partner, as well as for PA’s and CA’s allocated to partner (dictation and copy typing) Typing of correspondence and claims Typing and sending of claim vettings Assisting with preparing and filing of amendments (when required) Billing files, including preparing full billing data and costing (and notation) of files Attending to credit Notes and dealing with account queries Requisition cheques /electronic transfers for payment of agents/service providers/etc Arranging for deposit of cheques (payments) into agents’ bank accounts Following up on overdue payments from clients Clearing of suspense list on an ongoing basis Opening new files on Litigation computer system Large volumes of dictation work Answering telephone and screening calls Liaising with clients telephonically and in person Liaise with clients/agents from time to time to set up consultations Arranging venue/s for consultations Sending and receiving e-mail Photocopying of various documents Scanning of documents to dispatch with e-mail messages Ordering stationery Making travel arrangements (book air tickets, rented vehicles, hotel bookings, claim refunds) Skills and knowledge High level of initiative and being pro-active in the practice Ability to prioritize and deal with urgent matters promptly and efficiently Solid understanding of relevant legislation Ability to work independently, to work under pressure, to use initiative and meet deadlines Good administrative skills Must be flexible regarding time Excellent communication skills Computer literate in MS Office Suite Typing speed of 60wpm Qualification/s Matric/National diploma or equivalent qualification Secretarial Diploma or equivalent experience Excellent typing skills At least 5 years experience in a similar or High court litigation background Apply Now

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