Our client, a prestigious global law firm, is seeking an accomplished Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency of procedures and case management, ensuring both reliability and consistency within the Legal Team. This position demands exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively. Knowledge on Elite and InTapp program would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities :
- Provide robust secretarial and administrative support to one or more lawyers, leveraging prior law firm experience.
- Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and partners.
- Utilize legal knowledge to produce, file, and track legal documents; manage case records efficiently.
- Maintain organized electronic and paper records.
- Coordinate compliance and company secretariat projects; assist with general matters.
- Produce, transcribe, and proofread legal documents with strong Dictaphone typing skills.
- Handle time entry and assist partners with administrative tasks.
- Manage client relationships with professionalism, including follow-up on legal agreements and addressing client needs.
- Schedule and coordinate appointments, manage diaries, and handle travel arrangements.
- Oversee month-end billing, capture fees, process invoices, and support debt collection.
- Prepare statistical reports, conduct research, and create presentations as required.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks, maintain confidentiality, and provide backup support as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric/Grade 12.
- Relevant Law Certificate or Diploma / LLB.
- 10 years' experience: Senior level.
- Proven experience as Legal Secretary.
- Outstanding time-management and typing skills.
- Outstanding diary management and travel management skills.
- Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people.
- Proficient in MS Office.
Salary: Market Related
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