With my skills I am able to provide legal and administration support services to protect your companies innovations and intellectual property. While pursuing a Senior Certificate in Paralegal Studies at Boston City Campus (Roodepoort ) and a LLB Degree at UNISA(Florida Campus), I have knowledge of drafting contracts and letters of demands, office administration and support and With experience from working at a Mid-Sized law firm(Ramsamy Segogoba Incorporated) in Roodepoort and at Schindlers attorneys (Melrose Arch), I was able to apply knowledge that I've gained from school in to the actual work field. During my time working for Ramsamy Segogoba Incorporated and then later for Schindlers Attorneys I was responsible for the following; *Any COJ(CITY OF JOHANNESBURG) related matters. * Scan relevant documentation into file site under matter numbers. *Perform all other HR administrative duties. *Recruitment. *Arrange interviews. *Participation in interviews/recruitment meetings as and when required *Conduct pre-employment checks. *Save all relevant e-mail correspondence onto matter number in worksite. *Draft employment contracts. *Commercial Drafting * Process expenses as authorised *Open up matters for new clients on Elite 3E and collect all the requisite client details and documentation. * Draft routine documentation and correspondence e.g. general letters and/or e-mails, on a no check basis in line with established precedents and practices. * Collate briefs to counsel. *Prepare all HR engagement documents for new employees. *File all documentation and relevant correspondence in date and time order. *Access and retrieve information from File Site as requested *opening new files / Law Suits * Delivering and collecting Fica documents from clients. * Drawing/retrieving files from the magistrates court in central Johannesburg. * Collecting and delivering documents and files at the Johannesburg deeds office. *Assist with the collation, preparation and filing of court documents. *Check to ensure that all requisite documentation requirements are in order. *Followup with clients and other parties to ensure that outstanding documentation is received . *Close(archive) files on Elite 3E . *Assist fee earners by attending to private matters on their behalf as and when there is capacity to do so. *Answer and screen telephone calls, take messages and greet clients * Schedule and confirm diary appointments as requested . * Take minutes and notes *Doing follow ups on pending matters and giving feedback to clients by the means of phone calls, smses and email. *Drafting letters of demand. *Requesting plans at council. *Submitting housing plans. *Applying for rates clearance certificates, collecting them and doing follow ups on pending ones. * iary management Boardroom/meeting room maintenance, making sure clean and booking for meetings. Liaising with managing agent re window cleaning, maintenance, aircon etc. copies, printing, capturing on Legalsuite. *Applying for refunds. *Apply for ocupancy certificates, S./G diagrams and legal registration certificates from metro centre. Additional Skills ; *adequately Skilled in Aderant Expert (CMS) * 1 year Dictaphone typing experience. *The ability to work and learn independently. *Problem solving skills. *Organized, proactive and team player. *Excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills. *Excellent report writing skills. *Strong Interpersonal skills. * Adequately skilled in Microsoft Word Programs *Answering phones and manning of reception *Adequate typing skills(46 words pm) * Proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe Reader and Pastel. * A good working knowledge of billing procedures including how to process split bills and credit notes. *A good working knowledge of where and how to file court documents *A good knowledge of standard document templates i.e. how to access and complete these templates in line with house rules *Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure . * Attentive to detail - methodical, organised, precise, accurate, neat and tidy with paperwork * Conscientious approach to work - able to follow a defined process, completes jobs, plans and sticks to deadlines and perseveres with routine *Resilient– not affected by criticism and able to recover quickly from setbacks *Relaxed– calm under pressure, free from anxiety, emotionally dependable *Time management skills – ability to schedule own day *Administration skills *Well-defined and verbal communication skills *Strong administrative & communication skills *Analytical skills/Techniques (Accuracy) and Attention to Detail. *Able to speak and understand multiple national languages. (English, Setswana, Zulu, Sepedi and a bit of afrikaans ). Together ,I believe my educational background and work experience make me a suitable candidate for the The Paralegal / secretary /ADMINISTRATIOR position at your organisation . I have attached my Curriculum Vitae highlighting my professional and academic skills. I have enclosed my resume for consideration. Please feel free to contact me at any time of your convenience to discuss my background and requirements for this role. I am available immediately. Thank you. Bonito.