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Waida Kamaar
Senior Legal Secretary
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Dynamic Legal Secretary with proven expertise at Trevor Jaggard Attorneys, adept at drafting legal documents and enhancing client communication. Recognized for improving office productivity through innovative software solutions and training new staff. Skilled in legal compliance and document management, ensuring efficient operations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Experienced with managing legal documents and providing comprehensive administrative support. Utilizes strong organizational skills to ensure efficient office operations and case management. Knowledge of legal research, document drafting, and client communication.
Reliable administrative and legal support professional with great attention to detail. Works well independently to carry out assignments. Maintains impeccable files and organized case materials.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Trevor Jaggard Attorneys
04.2002 - Current
- Assisted in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs, contributing to successful case resolutions.
- Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate legal document preparation.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
- Organized and maintained an efficient electronic filing system for easy access to critical documents and data.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Ensured compliance with court rules by staying up-to-date on changing regulations related to filings and other requirements.
- Trained new staff members on office procedures and best practices, promoting a cohesive team dynamic within the firm.
- Increased office productivity with introduction of automated transcription software, speeding up documentation process.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with suppliers for office supplies, contributing to firm's cost-saving measures.
- Generated documents and presentations using large repertoire of software programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Client correspondence
Billing and invoicing
Phone etiquette
Appointment setting
Drafting legal documents
Document drafting
Efficient multi-tasker
Client communication
Legal compliance
Litigation support
Legal trek proficient
File organization
Document preparation
Document management
Document formatting
Administrative support
Documents and correspondence
Legal documentation and reporting
MS office proficient
Office administration
Adaptability and flexibility
Microsoft office
Software
Excalibur
Swordfish
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Trevor Jaggard Attorneys
04.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE
04.2001 -