Minimum requirements:Minimum 5 years experience as a Legal SecretaryExcellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programmes, more specifically MS WordKnowledge on Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting systemKnowledge on FileSiteSound working knowledge of CourtOnline and CaseLinesExperience in High Court litigation (motion proceedings)Secretarial diploma/legal secretarial diploma/paralegal qualification (advantageous)Matric essentialDictaphone and copy-typing of a wide range of documentsTyping, formatting and collating of notices and pleadingsIncorporating amendments to documents and verifying that amendments have been effected correctlyAttend to issue pleadings, upload pleadings, sort pleadingsOrganize court files on CourtOnline and CaseLinesPreparing resource, counsel and client filesOpening of new matters and liaising with clients regarding the onboarding of new clientsStrong administration and organisational skills in order to manage professionals' practices (diary management, answering telephone calls and tracking messages in the absence of the professionals), boardroom bookings and catering arrangementsGeneral office and personal administrationPreparing pre-bills and billing memos (sending same toclients)Managing debtors and debt collection with the accounts departmentFICA administration: following up to ensure the FICA requirements are completeLiaise with clients, counsel, presiding officers, experts and other service providers when instructed to do so by LawyersAssisting in preparation of tender submissions andpresentationsFiling (electronic and hard copies)iManage and email managementNotarial assistancePreparation for conferences and seminarsCoordination of extensive travel arrangements, car hire, flights, restaurant bookings, shuttle transfers, etc.Essential to be able to multi-task and prioritise all work as this position will be reporting to many LawyersMust be well-organised and conscientiousStrong communication skills (verbal and written)Display attention to detailGood interpersonal skillsMaintain high standards of confidentialityHonesty, reliability and punctualityAbility to multi-taskTake initiative and be diligentAbility to work well under pressureExcellent client relationship skillsExcellent time management skillsConsultant: Stephnie Taljaard - Dante Personnel Cape Town