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Suricka Janse van Rensburg

Paralegal

Upington, Northern Cape (South-Africa)

Suricka.jvrensburg@gmail.com (personal email)

(0027) 62 362 5077


Skills

Microsoft Office

85%

Legalsuite

80%

Photoshop

75%

Office Management

100%

Languages

English

Afrikaans



About me

Experience as an assistant

I performed various secretarial and organizational duties at an electrical company, a Law firm and for private clients;

I use computer software including MS Office Suite to create spreadsheets, compose messages, and PowerPoint presentations, reports, documents and Legal Suite.

  • Prepare, record, check over and proofread correspondence, invoices, presentations, brochures, reports, pleadings and relevant material
  • Open and distribute incoming regular and electronic mail and other material
  • Order workplace supplies and maintain record
  • Schedule and verify appointments and meetings
  • MS Office: word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Online research
  • Maintain all electronic-filing database.
  • Drafting legal documents, such as summonses, motions, Garnishee orders.
  • Greet people and interpersonal skills;
  • Typing speed: Good
  • Excellent spelling, grammar and computer skills.
Why I do it:

We all have some skills and we are all good in doing something different. I have always been good at listening, communicating and organizing, and people like to do what they are good at.

Why you should hire me:

I have a strong attention to detail and a great ability to work under pressure and to follow instructions.

Work Experience

Kruger & van Zyl inc.

Paralegal / Office Manager

October 2016 - Current

Prepare and draft documents including legal letters, invoices, court Pleadings (such as Summonses, Motions, Judgments, Garnishees, Applications and Subpoenas etc.); Conducting research; index and paginate; file motions, prepare retainers, Answering phone calls, copying, faxing and sending emails.


G.M.M Elektries

Assistant

April 2015 - June 2016

Order workplace supplies and maintain record; Open and distribute incoming regular and electronic mail and other material; Create and send out invoices; Handled all incoming and outgoing calls.


Electricon

Receptionist

September 2011 - March 2012

Order workplace supplies and maintain record; Open and distribute incoming regular and electronic mail and other material; Create and send out invoices; Handled all incoming and outgoing calls.



Education

Intec

2017 - 2019
Paralegal Diploma (NQF 6)

Office Management for Legal Practices

Introduction to South African Law

Criminal Law and Procedure

Civil Litigation Process

Debt Collecting Process

Wills and Estate Management

Property Law and Conveyancing Practice


High School diploma

Grade 12 (Matric)

Afrikaans

English

Mathematics

History

Geography

Business studies