Trade Mark Secretary

Job Advert Summary

Spoor & Fisher is looking for a Trade Mark Secretary within the TM: Anti-Counterfeiting Team. The successful candidate will be based in the Centurion office, reporting to the Partner heading up the practice. The ideal candidate should have The successful candidate should ideally have 3 to 5 years’ experience in a legal secretarial role.

Minimum Requirements

• Good command of the English language.
• Proficiency in Afrikaans will be an advantage
• A keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• A sense of urgency and the ability to work under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the successful incumbent include, but will not be limited to:

• Drafting correspondence e.g., affidavits, letters, and litigious documents.
• Interacting and liaising with various 3rd parties.
• Diary and deadline management.
• Invoicing and billing.
• Typing (including dictatyping).
• Answering telephone calls.
• Arranging meetings.
• Processing invoices and managing the monthly billing.
• Updating internal accounts systems.
• Receiving, attending to and/or allocating incoming post, e-mails, and telephone calls.
• Attending to various other routine and ad hoc secretarial/administrative duties.
• Assisting with travel arrangements