Sharon Ohlson
Cape Town
Summary
Dynamic Senior Legal Secretary at MacRobert Incorporation with expertise in legal research and document management. Proven track record in drafting precise legal documents and maintaining efficient calendar coordination. Exceptional communication skills foster strong client relationships, ensuring all deadlines are met and enhancing overall team productivity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Secretary
MacRobert Incorporation
Cape Town
09.2009 - Current
- Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for legal team activities.
- Prepared and organized legal documents for attorney review and filing.
- Supported invoice processing and expense tracking for legal department expenses.
- Conducted research on legal precedents to support case preparation.
- Utilized document management systems to ensure efficient file organization.
- Drafted contracts, wills and other legal documents from dictated materials or attorney instructions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legal terminology and office procedures.
- Processed invoices associated with services rendered on behalf of clients.
- Attended depositions, mediations and trial proceedings when requested by an attorney.
- Reviewed documents for accuracy prior to submitting them to courts or other entities.
- Ensured that all deadlines were met in accordance with client requirements.
- Scheduled meetings with clients, attorneys and court personnel.
- Acted as a liaison between the firm's clients and the firm's attorneys.
- Handled confidential information regarding client matters with discretion.
Education
High School Diploma -
XYZ
Cape TownSkills
- Legal research
- Document management
- Contract drafting
- Calendar management
- Expense tracking
- Case filing procedures
- Drafting legal documents
- Document proofreading
- Document filing
- Word processing
- Exceptional communication skills
Timeline
Senior Legal Secretary
MacRobert Incorporation
09.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
XYZ
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