About the Candidate.
A highly motivated and detail-oriented legal professional with a BA Law degree and extensive experience in legal administration, paralegal support, and litigation management. Adept at drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and liaising with stakeholders, attorneys, and clients. Possesses strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a high level of adaptability in fast-paced legal environments. Seeking a challenging legal or administrative role where I can leverage my expertise in legal processes, research, and client relations to contribute effectively to a dynamic organization.
International Experience:
Yes
Availability:
20 or 40 hours a week
Area of Expertise:
Negotiation Skills, Litigation Management, Ability to adapt to change, Administration and secretarial skills, Dictaphone typing, Administration and Organizational Skills, High Court and Magistrate court litigation, Research, Proficient in legal and financial software tools
Years Experience:
6
Current and Previous Roles:
Legal Administrator, Paralegal
Relevant Experience.
Legal Administrator
Years experience:
6
Key Responsibilities:
Attended labour matters, civil matters
Conveyance matters & Road Accident Fund
Analyse and proof-read legal documents
Administration work, weekly and monthly reports
Attended meetings, process and analyse legal documents
Handling client payments
Drafting of legal documents ie contracts and settlements
Conduct legal research
Draft letter of demands, Summons and pleadings
Draft legal documents such as deeds and agreements
Communicate with Stakeholders, Attorneys and clients
Assist with due diligence processes
Assist in handling residential and commercial property disputes
Preparing documents to reports
Opening civil & trust files
Handling client communication
Schedule hearings, manage schedules and run general administration for the office
Managing case files and ensuring compliance with deadlines
Liaising with clients on case progress
Performing administrative and organizational duties as needed
