Minimum requirements: Matric essential, with a tertiary qualification beneficial At least 7 or more years experience as a legal secretary in a commercial department Excellent knowledge of MS Word programmes (more specifically MS Word 2010, Excel, Adobe and other PDF programs such as Foxit) Knowledge on Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting system Knowledge of FileSite/iManage Dictaphone and copy-typing of a wide range of documents Incorporating manuscript amendments to documents Matter management Formatting of a wide range of documents Converting and formatting documents into house style Preparing indices and transaction bibles once a matter is finalised Monitoring and screening of emails Preparing resource and client files General office and personal administration (including diary management, answering and screening telephone calls and tracking messages in the absence of the professionals) Preparing pre-bills and billing memos (sending same to clients) Managing debtors with the accounts department and clients FICA administration: following up to ensure the FICA requirements are complete Filing Must be well-organised and conscientious Strong communication skills (verbal and written) Strong administration and organisational skills in order to manage professionals practices General knowledge of legal terms Display specific attention to detail, including grammar and spelling Good interpersonal skills Maintain high standards of confidentiality Honesty, reliability and punctuality Take initiative and be diligent Ability to multi-task Ability to work well under pressureBe willing and able to work after hours on occasion Excellent client relationship skills Excellent time management skills Proactive and take initiative Neat and organised #J-18808-Ljbffr