Job Ref #: TMP2401-CKL02
Industry: Legal
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
A new opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join the largest Intellectual Property Firm in Africa and one of the biggest law firms in South Africa.
Job Description Duties and responsibilities
– Creating new Trademark records on Patricia
– Filing South African and Foreign applications
– Handling billing of new applications and reporting the same to the client/agent
– Typing correspondence in response to the Registrar’s queries or official actions
– Capturing history on computer records
– Communicating with internal search clerks
– Entering searches onto the system
– Typing search correspondence
– Handling accounting matters (e.g., queries)
– Typing invoices and credit notes
– Creating and printing Trademark listings
– Opening files and dictation typing
– Faxing, filing, photocopying, and general office duties
– Sending and receiving e-mails
– Answering telephone calls
– Managing routine correspondence and diarising files Job Requirements Skills and knowledge
– Meticulous attention to detail
– Discipline, hardworking, and ability to prioritize
– Proficiency in English
– Computer literacy
– Typing speed of 60 wpm
– Ability to work independently and remotely when required
– Capacity to work under pressure and use initiative
– Sense of urgency and ability to prioritize work
– Teamwork skills, sharing responsibilities and engaging in regular work discussions, receiving and giving guidance
– Ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously and cope with interruptions
– Profound knowledge of Patricia (database) and CMS (accounting program)
Qualifications
– Matric
– Secretarial Diploma (an advantage)
– More than 2-3 years of relevant experience as a secretary
