Legal Secretary
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Reporting to the relevant manager, the Legal Secretary will manage the diary and schedule and ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of the legal practice council at a professional services firm in Bellville, Western Cape.
Leadership is visible and approachable, and good ideas are always welcome. Collaboration, fairness, and pride in the work define the day-to-day culture. Good work does not go unnoticed, and progression follows performance. Take the next step in your career and apply before the closing date.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, court officials, and other stakeholders professionally, providing updates and managing expectations.
- Stay updated with changes in legislation and legal procedures affecting the practice areas in which the firm operates.
- Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of the legal practice council and maintain confidentiality of client information.
- Assist with preparation of trial bundles including copying, collating, indexing, and paginating documents as per court rules.
- Manage the conveyancing process for property transactions including preparing transfer documents and lodging at the Deeds Office.
- Conduct legal research using legislation, case law databases, and legal textbooks to support legal opinions and arguments.
- Prepare and manage billing and invoicing for legal services, capturing time records and following up on outstanding accounts.
Requirements
- A minimum of one to three years of experience in a legal environment including a law firm, corporate legal department, or public service.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, counsel, and court personnel professionally.
- For candidate attorney positions, an LLB degree from an accredited university and eligibility to register articles with the law society.
- High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
- Excellent word processing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office to produce accurately typed legal documents.
- Proficiency in legal software packages including conveyancing platforms, legal accounting systems, and document management systems.
Qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Law or ComplianceVacancy posted 4 hours ago
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