Paralegal I

Adams Adams; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Pretoria is seeking a skilled professional to manage trademark litigations and anti-counterfeiting matters. The role involves preparing legal documents, handling inquiries, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure efficient case management.

Responsibilities

• Manage anti-counterfeiting and trademark litigations.
• Prepare and draft legal documents and reports.
• Handle urgent matters and inquiries efficiently.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Attend to and manage standard anti-counterfeiting and general trademark litigations such as oppositions, infringements, and company name objection matters.
2. Prepare and draft schedules, standard affidavits, standard agreements, etc.
3. Prepare letters of demand.
4. Maintain records on Patricia system.
5. Deal with urgent matters promptly and efficiently, ensuring all urgent tasks are completed on time.
6. Handle difficult and advanced telephone inquiries skillfully.
7. Conduct and/or organize trade investigations.
8. Prepare monthly or quarterly reports for clients on the status of various matters being handled on their behalf.
9. Prepare RTAXpert and complaint affidavits for submission to SAPS and SARS.
10. Draft civil summons and other court pleadings.
11. Draft Default Judgment applications and brief Counsel.
12. Liaise with correspondent attorneys in different jurisdictions.
13. Assist with invoicing.
14. Liaise and coordinate with the Sheriffs regarding writ executions.
15. Liaise with the Police, CIPC, and SARS officials in all matters relating to Anti-Counterfeiting.