Legal Assistant
Brief Description A Legal Assistant to contribute to the firm’s effectiveness by performing secretarial and administrative duties; representing the attorneys to clients and other assigned duties Tasks • Prepare and manage correspondence • Prepare and process standard legal documents including proof-reading and editing • Organize and schedule meetings • Maintain attorney schedules and calendars including court diaries • Document and maintain case/client matter details • Answer phone calls, respond to emails and greet clients • Answer enquiries and provide information verbally and in writing • Organize delivery of legal correspondence and other documents to clients, witnesses, government departments, other firms and court officials • Prepare and file court documents • Assist with billing and accounting duties • Assist with managing office including liaise with service providers, and maintain inventory and order office supplies Qualifications and Requirements • Minimum of 6 CAPE passes; • Strong computer skills including working Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications • Willing to learn Key Competencies • Oral and written communication skills • Multitasking • Attention to detail • Confidentiality • Planning and organising • Integrity • Critical thinking • Interpersonal skills • Reliability • Tolerance for high-paced work environment
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