We are looking for a specialised Legal Secretary for a client in Grahamstown. This position is responsible for a variety of clerical and administration tasks.

RESPONSIBILITY

• Provide administrative support
• Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners
• Professionally greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients
• Attend trials and type minutes
• Write case briefs and synopses of depositions, contracts and testimony
• Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions
• Preserve an updated case record system
• Maintain and update inventories of contact details
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as a legal secretary - at least 5 years experience
• Knowledge of legal terminology, regulations and the court system
• Knowledge of MS Office and the ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, dictaphone etc)
• Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is an advantage
• Proficiency in English
• Outstanding time-management and typing skills
• Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people
• Legal Secretary certification an advantage

If you meet the minimum requirements and you would like to be considered for this position, please upload your CV or email ****@*****.*** GHT000124/LH