Paralegal I/II/III
Duties and responsibilities
Performing routine legal functions under supervision of a qualified legal professional
Displaying a high level of initiative and being pro-active in practice
Assisting with practice administration, i.e. billing, enquiries, fee collections, etc
Creation of new, updating and maintaining 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 loadable-bills)
Preparing, drawing and/or formatting of Trade Mark listings for agents or proprietors
Opening files
Drawing diary files and drafting routine diary correspondence
Sending and receiving e-mails
Checking and monitoring Standing Instructions
Handling routine correspondences
Diarising files
Dealing with own and two partners diaries
Skills and knowledge
Computer literate in Word and Excel
Typing speed of 60+ wpm and excellent spelling skills
Excellent English
Excellent writing skills
Ability to work independently, to work under pressure and to use initiative
Ability to prioritize
Ability to handle information related to the department with confidentiality
Good organisational skills
A meticulous, responsible person with a sense of urgency, who is able to prioritise duties
A conscientious, loyal and dedicated person, with the ability to think laterally
Ability to work independently and under supervision
Must be able to speak, read and write Mandarin
Qualification/s
Matric
Paralegal Diploma
University Degree (an advantage)
10 + yrs relevant experience as a Legal Secretary
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