Leah Mary Ann Deckford

• Managed client instructions and correspondence efficiently.
• Conducted Dictaphone typing and prepared legal documentation.
• Liaised with opponents, counsel, and court officials to facilitate legal proceedings.
• Scheduled and coordinated appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Handled faxing, filing, and diary management to maintain organized case records.
• Assisted with High & Magistrate’s Court litigation processes.
• Processed account capturing, invoicing, and client billing.

Reason for leaving: Firm closed down.

• Transcribed and prepared legal documents through Dictaphone typing.
• Communicated with opponents, counsel, and court officials to facilitate case proceedings.
• Coordinated appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Managed faxing, filing, and diary scheduling for efficient case management.
• Assisted with High & Magistrate’s Court litigation processes.
• Processed account capturing, invoicing, and client billing.

Reason for leaving: Covid-19 pandemic.

• Drafted and amended agreements and contracts with precision and attention to detail.
• Performed copy typing for various legal and business documents.
• Ensured accuracy and formatting consistency in all typed documents.

• Managed client instructions, correspondence, and case documentation.
• Conducted Dictaphone typing and prepared legal documents.
• Liaised with clients and counsel, including briefing advocates on case matters.
• Handled faxing, filing, and diary management to maintain organized case records.
• Acted as an interpreter when required.
• Screened calls and coordinated appointments and travel arrangements.
• Assisted with High & Magistrate’s Court litigation processes.
• Processed account capturing and client billing.

Reason for leaving: Retrenched.

• Managed client instructions, correspondence, and case documentation.
• Conducted Dictaphone typing and prepared legal documents.
• Liaised with clients, opponents, and counsel to facilitate case proceedings.
• Handled faxing, filing, and diary management for efficient workflow.
• Acted as an interpreter and assisted with switchboard/reception duties.
• Managed petty cash transactions and general office administration.
• Scheduled appointments, travel arrangements, and court proceedings.
• Assisted with High & Magistrate’s Court litigation processes.
• Processed account capturing and client billing.
• Performed ad hoc secretarial duties as required.

Reason for leaving: Headhunted for an opportunity at Routledge Modise Attorneys (Eversheds)

• Performed ad hoc secretarial duties to support office operations.
• Conducted typing and document preparation for various departments.
• Liaised with clients to ensure effective communication and service.
• Screened calls and managed communication flow.
• Handled faxing, filing, and diary management to maintain organization.
• Coordinated travel arrangements for staff and clients.

Reason for leaving: Relocated to Johannesburg.