Paralegal III at Adams & Adams

Duties and responsibilities

• Display a high level of initiative and being pro-active in practice
• Handle large volumes of general correspondence
• Assist with practice administration i.e billing, enquiries etc.
• Deal with urgent matters promptly, efficiently and ensure that all urgent tasks are completed timeously
• Handle own diary terms
• Follow up on outstanding WIP items
• Open client accounts on Patricia and CMS
• Follow up on letters regarding outstanding accounts
• Attend to credit notes and new debit notes as requested by clients
• Respond to incoming client correspondence
• Update and maintain records
• Check and monitor standing instructions
• Open and check  cases in Patricia

Requirements
Skills and knowledge

• Computer literacy with competent typing skills
• Excellent language skills (good command of English, both written and verbal)
• Ability to prioritise and deal with urgent matters promptly and efficiently
• A conscientious, loyal and dedicated person, with the ability to think laterally
• Someone with a professional attitude
• Ability to work mostly independently and under supervision
• Ability to handle the pressure of having to cope with large workload

 Qualification/s

• A LLB degree
• More than 8 years relevant experience
• Experience working on Patricia and CMS will be advantageous