The candidate for this position will be successful if they are able to execute a variety of admin assistant duties of a confidential nature. These tasks will include working with attorneys, clients, paralegals, and other members of the firm with a series of administrative functions. Therefore, the candidate will have to have effective time management and organisational skills coupled with the ability to be detail oriented.

Duties and Responsibilities include:
  • Be able to work with a diary system
  • Knowledge of CMS
  • Be able to work with a file labelling system (make labels /tags for files / open matters with the correct matter description)
  • Be able to work with accounting folders (draw fee memorandums, send e-mails off to clients & filing of invoices with covering emails)
  • Filing of invoices/pre-bills and e-mails to enclosing the invoices
  • Ordering of stationery and stocktaking of team’s supplies.
  • Diarising & closing files
  • Be able to take calls, prepare detailed messages, follow up with the sheriffs & confirm service jurisdiction
  • Collate, distribute e-mails, draw files
  • Getting documents from reception that have been served on LIT & scanning to fee earner/ client
  • General drafting, e-mails, letters, pleadings and notices and copying and collating
Minimum Requirements:
  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a admin within a law firm
Skills (Know-How Job Related Skills Required to Completed Activities):
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of CMS
  • Knowledge of FICA
Behaviours (Interpersonal Skills Required to Complete Activities):
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and written
  • Promote collaboration across functional and geographical boundaries
  • Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and plan
  • Demonstrate customer focus
  • Be able to work in a team or independently
  • Be punctual
  • Work with speed and accuracy  
  • Honesty, reliability, and punctuality
  • Ability to take initiative
  • Be able to work under pressure, and occasionally after hours
  • Well organised and conscientious
Job Working Conditions:
  • Mon – Fri | 08h00 – 16h30
  • On-site based in PMB

All suitable candidates are invited to email their detailed CV to careers@wylie.co.za