Paralegal I

Adams Adams


Date: 2 days ago
City: Pretoria, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time

Duties and responsibilities

  • Attend to and manage standard anti-counterfeiting and general trademark litigation such as oppositions, infringements and company name objection matters.
  • Preparing and drafting of schedules, standard affidavits, standard agreements, etc.
  • Preparing letters of demand.
  • Maintaining records on Patricia system.
  • Dealing with urgent matters promptly and efficiently and ensuring that all urgent tasks are completed on time.
  • Dealing skillfully with difficult and advanced telephone enquiries.
  • Conduct and/or organise trade investigations.
  • Preparing monthly or quarterly reports for clients on the status of various matters being handled on their behalf.
  • Prepare draft expert and complaint affidavits for submission to SAPS and SARS.
  • Drafting civil summons and other court pleadings.
  • Drafting Default Judgment applications and briefing Counsel.
  • Liaising with correspondent attorneys in different jurisdictions.
  • Assist with invoicing.
  • Liaise and coordinate with the Sheriffs regarding writ executions.
  • Liaise with the Police, CIPC and SARS officials in all matters relating to Anti-Counterfeiting.
  • Managing Partner’s diary.

Skills and knowledge

  • A meticulous bilingual person with excellent communication skills.
  • Computer literate in MS-Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Typing speed of 60+wpm.
  • Ability to work independently, to work under pressure, to use initiative and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to prioritize.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Must be flexible regarding time.
  • Proficiency in Patricia and CMS will be advantageous.
  • Experience in anti-counterfeiting will be beneficial.

Qualification/s

  • Matric / National Diploma or equivalent qualification.
  • Litigation experience is preferable.
  • Between three to five years senior secretarial experience.
  • A paralegal diploma will be advantageous.
  • Familiarity with Patricia system will be advantageous
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