Mercha Malgas
Legal Secretary
Middelburg
Summary
Detail-oriented administrative professional with a strong background in legal operations and case management. Expertise in managing correspondence, document handling, and calendar coordination to optimize office workflow. Experienced in drafting contracts, wills, and handling court filings, while effectively coordinating with clients and legal professionals to provide reliable support.
Overview
3
3
Languages
3
3
Certifications
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial/Estates
Krugel Heinsen Inc
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted various commercial tasks to support legal operations.
- Drafted estate lodgement documents and administered estates, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Drafted trust documents and managed lodgment and upload on Masters portal, facilitating timely processing.
- Drafting of Trust documents, lodgment and upload on Masters portal.
- Dictated and drafted wills and contracts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to client specifications.
- Dictation and drafting of Wills and contracts
- Coordinated follow-ups and communicated updates to ensure client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated self-motivation by proactively managing tasks and responsibilities.
- Effectively communicated with clients and colleagues through verbal and written correspondence.
- Adapted quickly to new processes and environments to enhance job performance.
- Successfully worked both independently and as part of a team to achieve goals.
- Engaged in continuous learning to enhance skills and improve work performance.
- Exhibited respect and friendliness while offering assistance to colleagues and clients.
Administrator
Maphanga & Associates Inc
03.2016 - 03.2024
- Coordinated correspondent work for various attorneys, ensuring timely communication and document management
- Received pleadings/documents, attended court for filing and issuing to maintain compliance with legal procedures
- Indexed and paginated pleadings, placed matters on roll for hearing, and posted on AJS for invoicing purposes
- Gained knowledge on estate and conveyancing practices.
Retail Cashier
Bread Co Inc
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Maintained clean, organized workspace to enhance customer shopping experience.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, fostering a positive reputation for the store.
- Balanced cash drawer at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to strengthen store reputation.
Education
Paralegal - Law (Pre-Law)
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa05-2026
Grade 12 National Certificate/ Vocational - English, Afrikaans, Mathematic Literacy, Life Science, Consumer Studies, Life Orientation, Business Economics
Middelburg Combined School
Mpumalanga05-2026
Skills
Real Estate Software
Legal Research Tools
Excel
MS Word
Outlook
Office productivity
Data entry
Computer skills
Problem Solving
Time management
Multitasking Abilities
Client Relationship Management
Team collaboration
Conflict Resolution
Certification
GhostPractice Training Course Certificate - Creating and Maintaining your files with GP, Date: 2025-01-21, Trainer: Janita Kotze
National Identity Card
South African ID, Department of Home Affairs, Act 68 of 1997, 0800 80 11,72231 id, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA, 9307080316086
National Senior Certificate
- Afrikaans Home Language - 56% - Achievement level 4
- English First Additional Language - 55% - Achievement level 4
- Mathematical Literacy - 47% - Achievement level 3
- Life Orientation - 64% - Achievement level 5
- Business Studies - 57% - Achievement level 4
- Consumer Studies - 57% - Achievement level 4
- Life Sciences - 38% - Achievement level 2
Timeline
Commercial/Estates
Krugel Heinsen Inc
07.2024 - Current
Administrator
Maphanga & Associates Inc
03.2016 - 03.2024
Retail Cashier
Bread Co Inc
05.2014 - 09.2015
Paralegal - Law (Pre-Law)
University of Johannesburg
Grade 12 National Certificate/ Vocational - English, Afrikaans, Mathematic Literacy, Life Science, Consumer Studies, Life Orientation, Business Economics
Middelburg Combined School