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Duduzile Loliwe

Kempton Park

Summary

Proven Legal Secretary with a track record of enhancing client satisfaction and streamlining case progression at SB Makubung Inc. Excels in court filing procedures and problem-solving, demonstrating reliability and adept multitasking across complex legal tasks. Achieved significant improvements in office efficiency and client communication, contributing to successful case outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Litigation Legal Secretary

SB Makubung Inc.
09.2024 - Current
  • Prepared legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests to expedite case progression.
  • Increased efficiency in communication by drafting professional correspondence for attorneys'' review and distribution.
  • Improved overall office efficiency by providing cross-training to fellow support staff in key litigation procedures and tasks.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
  • Assisted in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs, contributing to successful case resolutions.
  • Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
  • Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to prepare comprehensive trial materials, assisting in successful case outcomes.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate legal document preparation.

Legal Secretary

Nozuko Nxusani Inc.
03.2016 - 07.2024
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
  • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Organized files for court proceedings.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
  • Assisted in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs, contributing to successful case resolutions.
  • Supported attorneys during trials by efficiently coordinating exhibits, witness interviews, and other essential tasks.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to prepare comprehensive trial materials, assisting in successful case outcomes.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate legal document preparation.
  • Developed strong relationships with court personnel to ensure smooth filing processes and adherence to regulations.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules by staying up-to-date on changing regulations related to filings and other requirements.
  • Enhanced onboarding process for new clients by developing comprehensive welcome package, setting positive tone for client relationships.
  • Supported case preparation by drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
  • Conducted thorough legal research for case preparation, enabling attorneys to argue more effectively in court.
  • Managed complex legal document preparation to ensure compliance with court deadlines, contributing to firm's reputation for reliability.
  • Assisted with preparation of trial binders, ensuring lawyers had all necessary materials for court appearances.
  • Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.

Legal Secretary

State Attorney
11.2013 - 03.2016
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
  • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Organized files for court proceedings.
  • Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
  • Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
  • Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
  • Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.

Education

No Degree - Matriculation

Kgothalang High School
Bekkersdal

Skills

  • Court filing procedures
  • File organization
  • Client communication
  • Legal research
  • Pleadings preparation
  • Trial preparation
  • Document preparation
  • Professional correspondence
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability

Timeline

Litigation Legal Secretary

SB Makubung Inc.
09.2024 - Current

Legal Secretary

Nozuko Nxusani Inc.
03.2016 - 07.2024

Legal Secretary

State Attorney
11.2013 - 03.2016

No Degree - Matriculation

Kgothalang High School

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