Adams & Adams Legal Jobs in Gauteng
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Duties and responsibilities
- Performing routine legal functions under the supervision of a qualified legal professional
- Displaying a high level of initiative and being proactive in practice
- Assisting with practice administration, i.e. billing, enquiries, fee collections, etc
- Creation of new, updating and maintenance of Trade Mark records and portfolios on Patricia
- Drafting of Trade Mark documentation including forms
- Typing general correspondence
- Preparing quotes for the filing of new Trade Mark applications
- Attending to accounting matters (re: WIP lists and Debtors)
- Typing of invoices and credit notes (including up bills)
- Preparing, drawing and/or formatting Trade Mark listings for agents or proprietors
- Opening files
- Drawing diary files and drafting routine diary correspondence
- Faxing, filing, photocopying and general office duties
- Sending and receiving e-mails
- Checking and monitoring Standing Instructions
- Faxing, filing, photocopying and general office duties
- Sending and receiving e-mails
- Answering telephone calls
- Handling routine correspondence and diarising files
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Requirements
Skills and knowledge
- A meticulous person who pays attention to detail
- Good command of the English language
- Computer literate
- Typing speed of 60 wpm
- Ability to do Dictaphone typing
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work under pressure and to use initiative
- Must have a sense of urgency and ability to prioritise work
- Ability to work in a team – sharing of responsibilities and regular work discussions, receiving, and giving guidance
- Ability to deal with several matters at once – must be able to cope with interruptions
- In-depth knowledge of Patricia (database) and CMS (accounting programme)
Qualification/s
- Matric
- Secretarial Diploma (an advantage)
- Tertiary qualification advantageous