Paralegal Administrator

1 week ago

Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa University Of Fort Hare Full time

A well-established Law firm at the University Of Fort Hare seeks a seasoned Litigation Secretary to provide top-notch support to its esteemed team of Attorneys.

Job Description:

As a key member of the team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support to Attorneys, maintaining accurate case files, and ensuring the smooth operation of legal practice management systems.

Main Responsibilities:
  1. Provide expert administrative support to Attorneys.
  2. Draft and manage legal documents.
  3. Ensure accurate and up-to-date case files.
  4. Organise Attorneys' schedules and appointments.
  5. Liaise with external parties.
  6. Prepare and process billing and invoicing.
Key Qualifications:
  1. Minimum 3 years of experience as a Litigation Secretary.
  2. Strong typing and dictation skills.
  3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software.
  4. Experience working with financial institutions is beneficial.
  5. Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
  6. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  7. Attention to detail and accuracy.
  8. Knowledge of foreclosure, insolvency, and general litigation is advantageous.

We require a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Secretary to join our team, possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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