Secretary I

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Adams Adams Full time

Duties and responsibilities

  • Attending to secretarial and typing functions associated with general legal work, e.g. litigation
  • Taking messages and general office duties
  • Completing large volumes of dictated typing work relating to High & Magistrate's court and preparing Notices in terms of Court Rules
  • Attend to administration of office files
  • Liaising with clients, counsel, experts in thirdparty matters and sheriffs, organising consultations and attending to queries from clients and other attorneys
  • Arranging for urgent services of legal documents and follow up telephonically
  • Assisting in supervisor's practice and facilitate best use of their professional time
  • Diarising files and following up on outstanding issues.
  • Following up on outstanding issues such as outstanding documents, sheriff's returns, advocates' accounts etc

Skills and knowledge

  • Computer literate in Microsoft Word
  • Minimum typing speed of
    35 WPM:
  • Fully conversant in
    English:
  • Ability to work under pressure while keeping calm
  • Ability to work independently, use initiative and be able to work on several matters at a time
  • Good telephone and communication skills
  • General
    Litigation experience will be advantageous:
  • Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team, with a positive attitude towards the job and the team
  • Serviceorientated and a strong sense of personal obligation
  • Willingness to learn and improve own performance to become more efficient and effective.
  • Flexibility with respect to time & work

Qualification/s

  • Matric/National diploma or equivalent qualification
  • Secretarial Diploma will be advantageous

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