Secretary(Reliever)

We are specialist in legal services, both domestic and cross-border, in the fields of corporate law, banking and finance law and dispute resolution, spans over a century. We are looking for a Secretary to work in their law offices and perform secretarial tasks that are specific to the law field and undertake a variety of administrative and clerical task for 4 months
Requirements
Legal Secretary certification or diploma

Proven experience in a similar role

Must be 35+years

Knowledge of constitution, legal terminology, regulations and court system

Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus

Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology e.g. court-filing computer systems, transcription software, Dictaphone etc.

Outstanding time-management and typing skills

Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people

Must be available to start immediately
Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers
Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners

Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients

Attend trials and type minutes

Write case briefs and synopses of depositions, contracts and testimony

Conduct thorough statistical/ documentary research

Source and verify important case intelligence

Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions

Preserve an updated case record system

Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
Maintain and update inventories of contact details
Job Requirements
Required education
: Diploma, Associate's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 5 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)