Professional Assistant/ Admitted Attorney - Gqeberha, South Africa - Headhunters

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    Requirements:
    • Must be an Admitted Attorney with right of appearance and experience in general litigation.
    • Relevant qualification/ degree/ diploma.
    Responsibilities, but not limited to:
    • Manage and organize legal documents, court filings, and correspondence related to High Court civil litigation cases.
    • Coordinate with attorneys to schedule court appearances, client meetings, and case-related deadlines.
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and physical case files.
    • Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, motions, and discovery requests.
    • Assist in the drafting and formatting of legal correspondence and reports.
    • Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
    • File court documents electronically and physically as required by the High Court procedures.
    • Monitor case deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
    • Liaise with court officials, opposing counsel, and clients as necessary.
    • Act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders.
    • Answer and screen phone calls, take messages, and handle general inquiries.
    • Coordinate and schedule appointments, meetings, and depositions
    • Conduct legal research using online databases and other resources.
    • Summarize relevant case law, statutes, and regulations for attorneys.
    • Assist in the preparation of legal arguments and strategies.
    Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.