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    Roo1271

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    About

    I am a Bachelor of Commerce in Law student at Boston City College. I hold a Diploma in Paralegal Studies from the University of Johannesburg. I am an organized, dedicated, and ambitious budding professional with excellent attention to detail, and thirst for learning. I have a keen interest in working closely with experienced attorneys and contributing to the success of a dynamic law firm. With over four years of work experience in legal support and legal research, I am seeking an entry-level paralegal position at your law firm. I am ambitious and love learning new skills as well as growing on a personal level. I am a hard worker who is committed to growing themselves professionally while contributing to the organisation.

    Proficient in

    MS Office (WordPower-PointExcel)Legal Writing and ResearchAdministration
    International

    Yes

    Availability

    Part-time or Full-time

    Experience

    3 years

    Previous Roles

    3

    Work History

    Customer Service Agent
    Legal Secretary - Land Claims Unit
    Office Manager / HR Assistant

    Key Responsibilities in Most Recent Role

    Job Title: Legal Secretary - Land Claims Unit

    3 years
    • To provide administrative and secretarial support to the civil unit in accordance with Legal Aid SA policies, procedures and standards.
    • Carry out the civil units’ administrative function effectively.
    • Provide efficient secretarial support to the civil unit.
    • Obtain, source, type, proofread, make copies and distribute according to instructions received.
    • Co-ordinate and monitor all civil units’ administrative matters.
    • Participate and provide support to implement an effective filing and diary system to ensure that the civil unit addresses matters on behalf of clients and the availability of the practitioner.
    • Assist legal practitioners with all ancillary matters to the preparation and presentation of cases.
    • Develop and maintain a system to ensure that receipt of documents emanating from other units and/or offices is acknowledged.
    • Develop a system to ensure that documents received from opponent attorneys are received and distributed to the relevant practitioner, timeously.
    • Develop a system to record sensitive documents and to ensure same-day distribution of these documents.
    • Gather the required information and arrange for consultative interviews.
    • Assist with the completion of routine forms for legal practitioners and ensure that they are submitted for approval.
    • Maintain and update meeting schedules.
    • Maintain record keeping and filing system.
    • Ensure that reports and documentation are timeously sent/delivered to the relevant people.
    • Ensure that physical assets are reconciled to each individual office list at the office on a monthly basis.
    • Maintenance and issuing of stationery in accordance with relevant Legal Aid SA.

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