Duties and responsibilities

Displaying a high level of initiative and being pro-active in practice
Drafting of documents and original correspondence still to be signed by a qualified legal professional
Liaising with correspondent clients and attorneys
Accurate updating of the Intellectual Property system
Assisting with practice administration, i.e. billing, enquiries, fee collections, etc
Dealing with urgent matters promptly and efficiently and ensuring that all urgent tasks are completed timeously
Reading and understanding relevant legislation and conducting independent research in this regard
Understanding all areas of practice and office procedures in their field
Attending to trade mark renewals (local and international) as well as to recordal applications (changes of names, changes of address etc.)
Researching legal requirements of renewals and recordals in foreign countries to ensure that documentation is in compliance with these requirements
Sending and Receiving Email
Checking and monitoring standing instructions
Managing secretary/ies in his/her team

Skills and knowledge

Computer literacy with competent typing skills
Excellent language skills (good command of English, both written and verbal)
Must understand the debiting procedures
A meticulous, responsible person with a sense of urgency, who is able to prioritise duties
A conscientious, loyal and dedicated person, with the ability to think laterally
Someone with a professional attitude
Ability to give clear instructions to secretary
Prepared to work long hours where necessary
Ability to work independently and under supervision
Ability to handle the pressure of having to cope with large workload
TradeMarks and / or TradeMark Renewals experience required

Qualification/s

Paralegal I

Paralegal