Senior Legal Secretary - Global Law Firm - Cape Town

Our client a prestigious global law firm is seeking an accomplished Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency of procedures and case management ensuring both reliability and consistency within the Legal Team. This position demands exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively. Knowledge on Elite and InTapp program would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide robust secretarial and administrative support to one or more lawyers leveraging prior law firm experience.
• Communicate effectively with clients colleagues and partners.
• Utilize legal knowledge to produce file and track legal documents; manage case records efficiently.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper records.
• Coordinate compliance and company secretariat projects; assist with general matters.
• Produce transcribe and proofread legal documents with strong Dictaphone typing skills.
• Handle time entry and assist partners with administrative tasks.
• Manage client relationships with professionalism including followup on legal agreements and addressing client needs.
• Schedule and coordinate appointments manage diaries and handle travel arrangements.
• Oversee monthend billing capture fees process invoices and support debt collection.
• Prepare statistical reports conduct research and create presentations as required.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks maintain confidentiality and provide backup support as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12.
• Relevant Law Certificate or Diploma / LLB.
• 10 years experience: Senior level.
• Proven experience as Legal Secretary.
• Outstanding timemanagement and typing skills.
• Outstanding Diary management and Travel management skills.
• Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Salary: Market Related

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