Completed a paralegal course in 2000 and have more than 17 years experience in a legal environment. Small homebased office setup which comprises of the following: Laptop Internet Headphones Foot pedal Express Scribe Dictation software Herewith a list of my core competencies for your attention: • Holder of a Matric and Paralegal Diploma • 17 years’ experience in a Legal//Litigation/Debt Collecting//Commercial//Family Law Secretary position • Proficient in Microsoft Office • Proficient in office administration – FICA administration// opening and closing of files on different systems //complex diary and filing management electronic and manual //monthly management of approximately 400 to 500 files // screening calls //scheduling meetings in and out of office //copying // paginating //binding //electronic and manual filing // liaising and follow ups with clients, debtors, sheriffs, clerk of the court, attorneys, advocates • CIPC • Working knowledge of legal software systems: AJS //File Site// Legal Suite and Ghost Practice • Travel arrangements • Typing - Dictaphone and copy typing // drafting legal documentation –commercial recoveries // agreements // MOI//minute taking//reports etc • Time management and detail orientated • Time capturing and narrative changes on draft bills. Kind regards Shanaaz