CHRISTOPHER PATEL
Summary
Dynamic legal administrator with extensive experience in legal administration, executive support, and records management. Skilled in managing office operations, coordinating executive schedules, and maintaining compliance with legal standards. Proficient in supporting attorneys with case preparation, legal research, and document drafting, while handling sensitive information with discretion.
Experienced in implementing filing systems for accurate record-keeping and knowledgeable about regulations for record retention and destruction. Ambitious and adaptable, with a passion for finance and business, ready to leverage diverse skills in a corporate environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Administrative Clerk
Debtsource
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client relationships through timely communication and accurate case updates.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues across various departments to support the overall success of the legal team.
- Coordinated schedules for multiple attorneys, resulting in improved time management and organization.
- Handled sensitive confidential information with discretion while maintaining client privacy rights under attorney-client privilege guidelines.
- Managed financial records for the firm, ensuring accuracy and organization for budgeting purposes.
- Assisted attorneys with research tasks to provide comprehensive information for case preparation.
- Developed organized systems for tracking court dates, deadlines, and appointments to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Managed client billing processes, improving accuracy while reducing payment processing times.
- Streamlined legal processes by implementing efficient document filing and management systems.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between cases by efficiently closing out completed matters and transferring files as needed.
- Maintained a well-organized physical filing system that allowed for quick retrieval of necessary documents during high-pressure situations.
- Reduced errors in legal documents by closely proofreading and editing drafts before submission.
- Supported case preparation efforts through thorough analysis of relevant documents and evidence.
Executive Assistant
Standard Bank
3 2019 - 11.2023
- Scheduling appointments and effective diary management
- Submission of business to compliance, ensuring all FAIS standards are adhered to
- Preparation and evaluation of quotations with selected product providers and ensuring FAIS requirements are met by the wealth manager
- Capturing Applications - Life, Wills, Investments
- Prompt feedback to clients and providing accurate information in accordance with FAIS requirements.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
Legal and Administrative Assistant/Personal Assistant
Jassat's Attorneys
05.2016 - 11.2018
- Management of inbound and outbound calls in a timely manner
- Filing and Capturing
- Client Queries
- Managing Diaries
- Organizing travel arrangements
- Conduct research on relevant laws and regulations
- Gathering and arranging of evidence and other legal documentation for review and case preparation
- Drafting of correspondence and legal documentation
- Scheduling of appointments with clients for interviews and meetings
- Assisting with any duties in and out of court
- Kept clients up to date on progress of cases and legal requirements
- Meet with clients when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of South Africa
National Certificate in Advanced Labour Law - Labour Law
University of South Africa
National Higher Certificate in Archives and Records Management - Archives Management
University of South Africa
Skills
Ability to work under pressure
Accuracy and attention to detail
Willingness to learn anything new to improve the job that I am given
Proficient in Xero Account software
Computer literate (MS Office)
Leadership skills
Problem solving skills
Intermediate-Advanced Excel Knowledge
Managing extensive support functions with a consistent level of professionalism
Strong Character & integrity
Time management
Proactive approach, good organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
References
Sandy Edwards, Executive Secretary, 0824979829
Identification
Code 08 / B
Timeline
Legal Administrative Clerk
Debtsource
12.2023 - Current
Legal and Administrative Assistant/Personal Assistant
Jassat's Attorneys
05.2016 - 11.2018
Executive Assistant
Standard Bank
3 2019 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of South Africa
National Certificate in Advanced Labour Law - Labour Law
University of South Africa
National Higher Certificate in Archives and Records Management - Archives Management
University of South Africa
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