Personal Assistant Manager
Resume:
MARLENE STAFFORD
Secretary
Personal Assistant
Litigation Typist
CONTACT
Cell: 060-***-****
Email:
adh16c@r.postjobfree.com
PERSONAL DETAILS
Birth Date: 8 April 1964
RSA ID: 640-***-**** 082
Marital Status: Divorced
Transport: Own
Languages: Afrikaans and
English
EDUCATION
Technicon Pretoria
National Secretarial Diploma
(1983 – 1985) not completed
Hendrik Verwoerd High School
Matric Certificate – Bachelors Pass
(1982)
P R O F I L E
Self-motivated, detailed orientated and efficient professional who is capable of delivering high levels of accuracy and consistency in all areas of work. Able to stick to tight deadlines and follow all necessary steps in order to excel in high-pressure situations. Well presented, punctual, confident and polished with the ability to provide all administrative requirements of a legal firm. More than 19 years’ experience in a legal and commercial environment as a legal assistant and administrator.
As a person I am described as being loyal, conscientious, focused, efficient, professional and helpful. I have a strong sense of duty and responsibility, and always go the extra mile with my work. Effective verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills, are important to me, and are key in the workplace.
I am a fast learner who takes initiative and I am eager to learn and develop new skills. Looking to best make use of my skills and experience, whilst furthering my personal and professional development, and ultimately adding value to the business. I am healthy and a non-smoker
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Secretary and Litigation Typist
Cavanagh & Richards Attorneys Incorporated
April 2019 – Present
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining diaries
- Typing of Hight Court and Magistrate Court Documents
- Diarise files
- Dictaphone
- General Administration
- Closing and achieving of files
- Liaising with Sheriffs and follow up on Return of Service
- Contact with clients, debt collection
S K I L L S
Exceptional communication skills,
written and oral.
Excellent interpersonal skills and
easily gets along with most
individuals – able to entertain and
engage with clients in a friendly
and professional manner.
Proficient in MS Office Suite.
Administrative and organisational
skills.
Good time management – able to
meet strict deadlines in fast paced
environments.
Able to multitask and prioritise my
work.
Strong work ethic.
Takes initiative.
Ability to work under pressure.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent typing skills.
Responsible.
Critical and analytical thinking.
Work independently and under
supervision.
Team player.
Proficient in online and legal
research as well as having a good
understanding of legal
terminology.
Excellent telephone manner.
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E C O N T I N U E D
Secretary and Typist
Fourie Van Der Merwe Incorporated
January 2018 – March 2019
Responsibilities:
- Telephone and reception
- Maintaining diaries
- Typing of Hight Court and Magistrate Court Documents
- Diarise files
- Dictaphone
- General Administration
- Antenuptial contracts
- Closing and achieving of files
- Liaising with Sheriffs
- Administration of deceased estates
Secretary and Typist
Day Incorporated
November 2014 – November 2015
Responsibilities:
- Telephone and reception
- Maintaining diaries
- Typing of Hight Court and Magistrate Court Documents
- Diarise files
- Dictaphone
- Drawing of Notarial Public Certifications
- Finances on files
- Drawing up and sending accounts to clients
- Last wills and testaments
- Collection of outstanding fees
- General Administration
- Antenuptial contracts
- Closing and achieving of files
- Liaising with Sheriffs
- Administration of deceased estates
Secretary and Typist
Dyason Incorporated
February 2013 – July 2014
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining diaries
- Typing of Hight Court and Magistrate Court Documents
- Diarise files
- Dictaphone
- Drawing of Notarial Public Certifications
- Finances on files
- Drawing up and sending accounts to clients
- Last wills and testaments
- Collection of outstanding fees
- General Administration
- Antenuptial contracts
- Closing and achieving of files
Hobbies
Needle work
Gardening
Restoration of antique furniture
Administration of Deceased Estates
Magister Risk Consultants
March 2005 – January 2013
Responsibilities:
- Arrange and meet with clients (heirs) of deceased estates,
- Complete and report deceased estates at the Master of the High Court
- Receiving the letters of Executorship
- Administration of deceased Estates
-
Typist
Brooklyn Advocate Chambers
August 2004 – February 2005
Responsibilities:
- Drafting of High Court and Magistrate Court
documentation
- Liaising with clients
- Arrange appointments
- Receiving clients
- General administration
Reception and Typist
Magister Risk Consultants
November 2001 – July 2004
Responsibilities:
- Reception and switch board
- Typing of letters
- General administration
- Filling
- Drafting and registration of trust
- General administration of deceased estates
- Typing of wills
- Typing of draft risk management submissions
Secretary
Bankfin Houghton
February 1997 – March 1998
Responsibilities:
- General administration and reception for Regional Manager
- Arranging meetings and reception
- Sending supporting documentation to regional brokers
- Recon finance statements
- Reporting back to Regional Manager and Head office
- Arrange functions
References
1. Chris Liebenberg
Attorney at Cavanagh &
Richards Attorneys Inc.
2. Tobie Schmahl
Attorneys at Cavanagh &
Richards Attorneys Inc.
3. Roeme van der Merwe
Director at Fourie Van der
Merwe Inc.
Secretary
Sanlam Pretoria
April 1989 – January 1997
Responsibilities:
- General Administration and reception for branch
manager
- Typing of documentation
- Drawing life assurance quotations for brokers
- Receiving new applications for life assurance
- Capturing of data
Secretary
Standard Bank Assurance Brokers
April 1987 – March 1989
Responsibilities:
- Reception and switchboard
- General administrative work
- Typing of documentation
Secretary to Branch Manager
Trust Bank
December 1985 – March 1987
Responsibilities:
- Reception and switchboard
- General administrative work
- Typing of documentation
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