Secretary I

7 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Adams & Adams Full time


Description

Duties and responsibilities

  • Administering routine correspondence
  • Preparing and lodging applications for renewals, recordals and other change, etc.
  • Preparing trade mark forms and certificates for lodging with the Registrar
  • Ensuring that computer and manual records are updated with all changes
  • Attending to accounting queries (suspense items, credit notes etc.)
  • Debit notes and WIP Management
  • Check Paralegal and own term lists for renewal deadlines / status report to clients
  • Preparing routine diary correspondence
  • Own drafting of routine letters and correspondence
  • Creating and printing trade mark listing from computer records
  • Opening of new files
  • Filing, faxing, photocopying and general office duties.


Requirements

Skills and knowledge

  • A methodical person with good English language skills
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Word
  • Typing speed of 60 wpm
  • Ability to work independently, to work under pressure and to use initiative
  • Dealing with several matters at once.
  • Very meticulous person who pay attention to detail
  • In-depth knowledge of Patricia and CMS will be an advantage

 Qualification/s

  • Matric/ National Diploma or equivalent qualification
  • Secretarial Diploma/Certificate (preferably legal)
  • 2+ yrs relevant experience as a secretary


Work Level

Skilled

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

Yes

Location

Pretoria

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