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Our client in the Legal industry is looking for an experienced and vibrant Senior Paralegal to join the General Litigation Department. The position is based in Groenkloof, Pretoria.

Qualifications:

• Matric
• A paralegal diploma will be advantageous

Job Experience:

• 8 - 10 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with General Litigation, MVA, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury, unlawful arrests, research & drafting.

Job Requirements:

• Attending to the drafting of simple summonses, and default judgment applications
• Attending court for lodging default judgments, responding to queries by presiding officers, following through to granting of the judgment
• Opening Caseline and doing declarations
• Scanning and uploading pleadings and notices to baseline and cabinet
• Drafting JCMC applications
• Drafting TIC applications
• Obtaining documents for lodgement
• Assist with practice administration i.e. billing, inquiries etc.
• Handle independent correspondence with sheriffs, tracers, etc.
• Deal with urgent matters promptly, and efficiently and ensure that all urgent tasks are completed timeously
• Liaise with correspondent clients and attorneys
• Handle own and Directors' diaries
• Follow up on outstanding WIP items
• Open client accounts
• Respond to incoming client correspondence and from diary follow up
• Update and maintain records
• Conduct research on relevant legislation

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Accuracy
• Problem-solving for purposes of client inquiries
• Organizational skills i.t.o deadlines and urgency
• Produce acceptable outputs
• Achieve practical results
• Can retrieve information quickly
• Prepares documents with care and attention

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Hard-working, with the ability to work under the stress that comes with a Law practice
• Punctual
• High emotional intelligence, resilientIntegrity, and honesty
• Is internally motivated and less dependent on external encouragement and rewards
• Loyal and committed Must be able to deal with conflict
• Must be able to work after hours should work pressures require
• Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Must be able to work under pressure
• The ability to work remotely will be an asset
• Must be organized
• Must have good judgment
• Openness
• Pro-Active
• Professional
• Accepts responsibility for own failures and mistakes
• Keeps information confidential
• Seek opportunity to learn and grow
• Ability to integrate with existing team members and add value to personal relationships
• TrustworthyPerseveranceWilling and able to bear high levels of responsibility