Marius Blom Inc.

11/05/2023

Marius Blom Attorneys is seeking a committed and experienced legal secretary to join our dynamic team. Our law firm is located in Pretoria, South Africa.

Job Summary:
As the legal secretary, you will provide essential administrative support to our team of lawyers. You will ensure that our legal services are delivered efficiently, accurately, and professionally. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal typist to take their career to the next level and work with a reputable law firm.

Requirements:
- Matric is essential.
- A post-matric qualification will be beneficial.
- A minimum of ten years experience as a senior legal secretary and High Court and Magistrates Court Litigation.
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
- In-depth understanding of legal terminology and documentation;
- Excellent proofreading and editing skills, with meticulous attention to detail;
- Knowledge of the Caselines system is beneficial.
- Dictaphone and copy-typing a wide range of documents.
- Typing, formatting, and collating of notices and pleadings.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office ad Lexis Convey.

Responsibilities:
- Drafting and preparing legal documents, including contracts, affidavits, and pleadings;
- Filing of court documents and making applications for court appointments;
- Arranging meetings, scheduling appointments and managing diaries;
- Review and proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness;
- Liaising with clients, counsel and other legal stakeholders;
- Maintaining and organizing legal files and document databases;

Package & Remuneration: To be discussed
Starting Date: Immediately
Location: Pretoria
Dress Code: Formal
This is a full-time, 8 am to 4 pm office-based position.

Marius Blom Attorneys is a well-respected law firm and we pride ourselves on providing excellent legal services with integrity, professionalism, and respect. We are looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about the law.

For more information about our company, please visit our website www.mariusblom.co.za.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter highlighting your previous experience and suitability for this role. Email: [email protected].

07/02/2023

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Senior Legal Secretary to join our dynamic team.

Minimum requirements:

• Matric is essential.
• A post-matric qualification will be beneficial.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a legal secretary and High Court and Magistrates Court Litigation.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word programs (more specifically MS Word and Excel).
• Knowledge of the Caselines system is beneficial.
• Dictaphone and copy-typing a wide range of documents.
• Typing, formatting, and collating of notices and pleadings.
• Preparing counsel and client files.
• Strong administration and organisational skills in order to manage professionals' practices (diary management, answering telephone calls and tracking messages in the absence of the professionals).
• General office and personal administration.
• Preparing pre-bills and billing memos (sending same to clients).
• Managing debtors with the accounts department.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, presiding officers, experts, and other service providers.
• Essential to be able to multi-task and prioritise all work.
• Must be well-organised and conscientious.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Display attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality.
• Honesty, reliability, and punctuality.
• Take initiative and be diligent.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent client relationship skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Package & Remuneration: R 18 000.00 – R24 000.00 CTC Monthly
Starting Date: 1 March 2023
Location: Pretoria
Dress Code: Formal
This is a full-time, 8 am to 4 pm office-based position.

If you are interested in joining our team for the above position, please send your CV and academic records to [email protected]

21/10/2022

What you need to know about the draft Unlawful Entry on Premises Bill This bill, if enacted and signed into law, will repeal the Trespass Act 6 of 1956 in its entirety. This will in turn lay down the foundation of new laws for governing and prohibiting of the unlawful entry on premises in South Afri...

21/10/2022

https://www.mariusblom.co.za/post/unlawful-entry-on-premises-bill

What you need to know about the draft Unlawful Entry on Premises Bill This bill, if enacted and signed into law, will repeal the Trespass Act 6 of 1956 in its entirety. This will in turn lay down the foundation of new laws for governing and prohibiting of the unlawful entry on premises in South Afri...

07/09/2022

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Legal Bookkeeper to join our dynamic team.

Job Purpose:
The successful applicant will be responsible for effectively fulfilling the business’s bookkeeping function. This is a full-time, 8 am to 4 pm office-based position.

Minimum Requirements
• Matric and Post-Matric Bookkeeping/Financial Diploma/Certificate
• Competent in MS Office
• At least 3 - 5 years of working experience as a Legal Bookkeeper
• Basic knowledge of Master’s Office and bank guarantees preferred
• Accurate and detailed professional
• Be able to work independently and in a team.
• Contactable references
• Computer Literate
• Must be fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• Must have knowledge of Trust Accounts, Business Accounts, and Online Banking
• Systems – Legal Suite or Legal Management Computer Software

Duties and Responsibilities
• VAT Returns
• Payroll: Fixed Salary Employees
• Payroll: SARS submissions
• Directors Tax Returns
• Liaising with your Auditors / Independent Reviewers
• Trust account reconciliation
• Bookkeeping Services
• Raising & Sending Customer Invoices
• Send Debtors statements
• Receipt Bank Processing
• Manage an Accounts email address
• Bank Reconciliation
• Managing Expense Claims & travel claims
• View Trust and business bank statements and distribution to partners daily
• Posting receipts of trust account
• Reconciliation of business bank statements
• Petty cash
• Posting, Payments and reconciling of Sheriffs, Advocates, and Correspondents.
• Preparation of bad debt write-offs
• Loan Accounts
• Preparation of efts- trust and business for approval by Financial manager
• Preparation of Month end journals and month-end procedures
• Maintains records of financial transactions by establishing accounts and posting transactions accurately.
• Reconciliation and balancing of accounts.
• Check and verify source documents such as invoices and receipts.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assist with budget preparation
• Maintain a complete filing system to support financial records
• Ensure that firm complies with requirements in terms of the Legal Practice Act

Package & Remuneration: R 20 000.00 – R30 000.00 CTC Monthly
Starting Date: 1 October 2022
Location: Pretoria

If you are interested in joining our team for the above position, please send your CV and academic records to [email protected]

07/09/2022

There are nine elements of liquor legislation, each dealing with a procedure for the renewal of a licence validly in force under each element of liquor legislation. In terms of the KZN legislation, the holder of a liquor licence must apply for its renewal six months before its expiry date. All licen...

07/09/2022

https://www.mariusblom.co.za/post/renewals-of-liquor-licences

There are nine elements of liquor legislation, each dealing with a procedure for the renewal of a licence validly in force under each element of liquor legislation. In terms of the KZN legislation, the holder of a liquor licence must apply for its renewal six months before its expiry date. All licen...

31/01/2022

https://www.mariusblom.co.za/post/stay-in-your-lane-creature-of-statute

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17/01/2022

There can be no doubt that this National Lockdown has created many uncertainties regarding the do’s and don’ts of maintenance. Further, many South African citizens have taken a pay cut, been retrenched or are simply not receiving a salary due to the financial impacts of the National Lockdown. We...

23/08/2021

https://www.mariusblom.co.za/post/decision-confirming-principle-of-creature-of-statute

The principle of "creature of statute" is such a fundamental principle of law that one can almost not think there would be any ignorance, much fewer questions about it. Unfortunately, this is not so. A creature of statute is a decision-making functionary created by law, and its powers and duties ema...