Legal Practitioner
November 16, 2020Administrator
December 4, 2020
Galaway Management Services has been retained by one of its clients –a local leading law firm, to recruit and select a suitable candidate for the position of Legal Secretary based in Harare.
Job Purpose
To provide administrative and clerical support to the Legal Practitioners.
Duties
- Transcribes and proofreads legal documents
- Arrange travel arrangements for Legal Practitioners
- Files, organizes, scans, copy, emails and fax legal documents in an efficient manner
- Answers phone calls, take notes/messages and redirects calls when and where appropriate
- Schedules court depositions, hearings, and other meetings for the Legal Practitioners
- Facilitates the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders
- Preserves an updated case record system
- Maintains and updates inventories of key customers
Qualifications & Experience
3 Advanced levels passes
- A Higher National Diploma in Business Studies plus a Secretarial qualification.
- At least 7 years’ experience at established law firms. The experience must include that in Deceased Estates administration, civil litigation and Conveyancing.
- Must be mature, between 30 and 45 years
Other Preferred Skills
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
- Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
- Team work
- Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor
- Excellent communication skills
Interested applicants are requested to send their CVs via email to recruitment@galawayms.co.zw with the job being applied for clearly marked in the email subject. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 25 November 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.