Professional Assistant/ Admitted Attorney - Port Elizabeth
Requirements:
- Must be an Admitted Attorney with right of appearance and experience in general litigation.
- Relevant qualification/ degree/ diploma.
- Manage and organize legal documents, court filings, and correspondence related to High Court civil litigation cases.
- Coordinate with attorneys to schedule court appearances, client meetings, and case-related deadlines.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and physical case files.
- Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, motions, and discovery requests.
- Assist in the drafting and formatting of legal correspondence and reports.
- Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
- File court documents electronically and physically as required by the High Court procedures.
- Monitor case deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
- Liaise with court officials, opposing counsel, and clients as necessary.
- Act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Answer and screen phone calls, take messages, and handle general inquiries.
- Coordinate and schedule appointments, meetings, and depositions
- Conduct legal research using online databases and other resources.
- Summarize relevant case law, statutes, and regulations for attorneys.
- Assist in the preparation of legal arguments and strategies.
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