Nomandla Mkhize (born Makhanya)
Durban
Summary
Professional Secretary with over 13 years of experience managing daily administrative support tasks and operations in legal office environment. Well-organized, quick learner committed to delivering high-quality results. Adaptable and versatile worker providing excellent customer service within dynamic environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Secretary II
Adams & Adams
04.2019 - Current
- Create new trade mark records on system.
- Prepare trade mark forms, certificates and notices for lodging with Registrar.
- Typing correspondence in response to the Registrar's queries or official actions.
- File South African and foreign applications.
- Enter searches onto the system and type search correspondence.
- Attend to accounting matters. Opening files and dictation typing.
- Arrange meetings and appointments.
- Liaise with sheriffs, judges' secretaries and Trade Mark Office staff.
- Prepare and draft standard letters of demand and undertakings.
- Drawing diaries, faxing, filing, photocopying and general office duties.
Legal Secretary
Warrick De Wet Attorneys
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Prepare and type legal documents.
- Dictaphone typing. Respond to emails and faxes.
- Arrange appointments/meetings on behalf of attorneys.
- Diary management.
- Arrange appointments/meetings on behalf of attorneys.
- Liaise with court clerks on lodged documents.
- Manage switchboard and reception area.
- Screening calls and taking messages.
- Handling postage and courier. Filing of documents.
Conveyancing Secretary
TKN Inc.
10.2014 - 08.2017
- Draft and compile conveyancing documents for lodgement at Deeds Office.
- Liaise with Deeds Office staff, agents, other attorneys, SARS, Municipalities and Master's Office with efficiency and politeness.
- Attend to initial consultations with clients to access matter and handover to attorney.
- Deal with queries from agents and clients.
- Closing files including drafting final statement of account.
- Attend to all general office duties.
Legal Secretary
TKN Inc.
12.2011 - 09.2014
- Typing legal documents and correspondence.
- Responding to emails and faxes from clients.
- Liaise with RAF staff for instructions, Court clerks, Advocates, Judge's secretary and other side attorneys.
- Arranging appointments with clients and medical experts on behalf of attorneys.
- Diary management.
- Managing switchboard and reception.
- Screening calls ad taking messages.
- Handling postage and courier.
- Filing of documents.
Education
Bachelor of Laws -
University of South Africa
04.2001 -
National Diploma: Office Management And Technology -
Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate - Matric -
Qhilika High School
04.2001 -
Skills
Customer service
Office administration
Verbal and written communication
Appointment scheduling
Meeting coordination
Calendar management
File management
Document preparation
Minute taking
Keyboarding skills
Certification
Certificate of Competency: Conveyancing Paralegal Course
Timeline
Secretary II
Adams & Adams
04.2019 - Current
Legal Secretary
Warrick De Wet Attorneys
09.2017 - 04.2019
Conveyancing Secretary
TKN Inc.
10.2014 - 08.2017
Certificate of Competency: Conveyancing Paralegal Course
10-2014
Legal Secretary
TKN Inc.
12.2011 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Laws -
University of South Africa
04.2001 -
National Diploma: Office Management And Technology -
Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate - Matric -
Qhilika High School
04.2001 -
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