Paralegal - Cape Town, South Africa - Lucas Dysel Crouse Inc.

Description

• Deal skilfully with difficult and advanced telephone calls and receive and relay messages in a professional manner.
• Coordinate meetings and appointments when required.
• Attend to correspondence when required.
• Assist Professional Assistants on an ad hoc basis.

• Regular interaction with Company's attorneys.
• Attend meetings with clients, attorneys and other professionals to discuss case details.
• Monitor any ongoing litigation and liaise with external legal advisors when required.
• Monitor and advise on relevant legislation impacting the Company and ensure the business is kept abreast of new legislative developments.
• Maintain a professional and reliable electronic filing system for all legal contracts
• Draft and prepare legal documents i.e. notices, contracts, addendums, letters, etc.
• Annually update and maintain POPIA certificates and documents.
• Always acknowledge the importance of customer service and handle customers in a professional manner.
• Immediately report any defects in the building, equipment or any other safety concerns to the relevant manager.
• Attend to any other reasonable requests from Directors/management.
• Ensure adherence to all Statutory and legal requirements applicable to all activities with the company in South Africa.

• Grade 12 with relevant Paralegal qualification (completed diploma or university degree)
• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience as a legal secretary, paralegal or similar role
• Proven experience as a Paralegal preferably in a Legal environment
• Very professional demeanour
• Good understanding of legal terminology
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written English communication and writing skills
• Above average proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent and accurate typing skills
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and use initiative
• Deadline driven
• Ability to prioritise and have good organizational skills

• Cape Town,