Paralegal I
6 months ago
**Duties and responsibilities**
- Displaying a high level of initiative and being pro-active in practice
- Drafting of documents and original correspondence still to be signed by a qualified legal professional
- Liaising with correspondent clients and attorneys
- Accurate updating of the Intellectual Property system
- Assisting with practice administration, i.e. billing, enquiries, fee collections, etc
- Dealing with urgent matters promptly and efficiently and ensuring that all urgent tasks are completed timeously
- Reading and understanding relevant legislation and conducting independent research in this regard
- Understanding all areas of practice and office procedures in their field
- Researching legal requirements of renewals and recordals in foreign countries to ensure that documentation is in compliance with these requirements
- Checking and monitoring standing instructions
- Managing secretary/ies in his/her team
**Skills and knowledge**
- Computer literacy with competent typing skills
- Excellent language skills (good command of English, both written and verbal)
- Must understand the debiting procedures
- A meticulous, responsible person with a sense of urgency, who is able to prioritise duties
- A conscientious, loyal and dedicated person, with the ability to think laterally
- Someone with a professional attitude
- Ability to give clear instructions to secretary
- Prepared to work long hours where necessary
- Ability to work independently and under supervision
- Ability to handle the pressure of having to cope with large workload
- TradeMarks and / or Trade Mark Renewals experience required
**Qualification/s**
- Matric.
- A paralegal diploma will be advantageous.
- Familiarity with Patricia system will be advantageous.
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