Experienced Litigation Legal Secretary & Debtors Clerk

TANYA BEKKER

+27-79-970-**** • ****************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Experienced legal secretary and administrative professional with hands-on experience in a law firm environment. Strong background in client correspondence, divorce and family-law administration, legal document preparation, communication with the Family Advocate and welfare services, debt review matters, liquor licence applications and liaison with the Clerk of the Court. Organised, professional and confident in dealing with clients, legal processes and confidential documentation.

KEY LEGAL SKILLS

• Legal correspondence & client liaison • Divorce & family-law administration

• Legal document preparation & typing • Family Advocate correspondence

• Welfare/social services correspondence • Debt review applications

• Clerk of the Court liaison • Liquor licence applications

• Litigation secretarial support • Confidential records & administration

• Telephone & customer service • General office administration LEGAL EXPERIENCE

C. Pretorius Attorneys

Litigation Secretary / Debtors Clerk May 2022 – November 2024

• Managed all correspondence with clients regarding divorce and family-law matters.

• Corresponded with the Family Advocate regarding relevant matters.

• Corresponded with welfare/social services where required.

• Typed and prepared all legal documents, letters and correspondence relating to matters handled by the firm.

• Assisted with the administration and progress of client matters.

• Worked with the Clerk of the Court regarding debt review applications.

• Worked with the Clerk of the Court regarding liquor licence applications.

• Prepared and followed up on documentation relating to debt review applications.

• Handled and followed up on liquor licence applications.

• Provided general litigation secretarial, legal administrative and client-support duties. ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

All Star Towing and Recovery

Fleet Manager May 2025 – March 2026

• Controlled and coordinated the full fleet.

• Planned vehicle services and maintenance.

• Checked vehicles and reported problems.

• Met with drivers and coordinated fleet requirements.

• Coordinated parts supply and scheduled repairs.

East Rand Chamber of Commerce

Sales Co-ordinator March 2015 – May 2016

• Telesales, client communication and appointment setting.

• Managed diaries and appointments for sales representatives.

• Compiled advertising e-books and assisted with website-related administration. Breadpans Africa

Assistant Accountant / Receptionist June 2014 – February 2015

• General administration, quotations and invoicing.

• Assisted with trial balance and wages using Pastel Accounting.

• Reception and customer service.

East Rand Chamber of Commerce

Sales Co-ordinator March 2014 – May 2014

• Telesales, diary keeping and advertising administration. Dancor Hydraulics

Sales Representative November 2008 – December 2013

• Cold calling and sales.

• Placed orders for spare parts and delivered parts and repaired items. Nutrihealth SA

Telesales June 2003 – June 2006

• Cold calling and placing customer orders.

Kintetsu World Express

Frontline Receptionist February 2002 – May 2003

• Assisted accounts, answered the switchboard and took messages.

• Compiled temporary staff contracts, weekly dashboard figures and handled salary queries. Global Signs & Printing

Junior Manager / Graphics Designer January 1999 – January 2002

• Artwork design, vinyl applications, silk-screen, T-shirt and cap printing and other signage work. Mylodon International

Personal Assistant to Managing Director February 1997 – December 1998

• Diary management, travel arrangements, general administration and presentation preparation.

• Led presentations at bank head offices.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Luceum College — Matric / Grade 12

Gawie le Roux — Debt Collection (92%)

Rainbow Skills & Development Centre — Telephone Answering & Customer Services (90%) HubSpot — Inbound Sales & Marketing (80%)

REFERENCES

Eleanor Mabena — East Rand Chamber of Commerce, Director *****@*****.**.** 011-***-****

Alan Dane — Breadpans Africa, Owner

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