Paralegal

Paralegal Administrative East London Rneg Legal and or related 3-year qualification Valid driver's licence (plus own transport advantageous) Must be fluent in English (able to speak, read and write competently) Fluency in isiXhosa would be advantageous Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently Ability to receive and execute instructions from the professional staff Strong organisational skills Attention to detail and a team player Excellent written and verbal communication skills 3 years' previous working experience in a legal environment Ability to maintain confidential information Collection and management of organisational data. To draw documents and pleadings and manage the litigation process under the guidance of the Attorneys and Candidate Attorneys. Performance Areas Communicating with clients and gathering the necessary documents and information to start building a case Drafting, proofreading and filing or sending legal documents Managing administrative responsibilities such as calendar and email management Filing and maintaining electronic documents and records Keeping clients informed by maintaining contact and communicating case progress Submitting records and documents to respective courthouses Other tasks as determined by the client.