Legal Secretary

Recruiter:

Bahumi HRC

Job Ref:

554

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

230000

SUMMARY:
Legal Secretary

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a specialized Legal Secretary to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers

Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners

Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients

Attend trials and type minutes

Write case briefs and synopses of depositions, contracts and testimony

Conduct thorough statistical/ documentary research

Source and verify important case intelligence

Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions

Preserve an updated case record system

Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate

Maintain and update inventories of contact details

Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders

Requirements

Proven experience as Legal Secretary

Knowledge of constitution, legal terminology, regulations and court system

Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology

Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus

Proficiency in English

Outstanding time-management and typing skills

Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people

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