Junior Legal Cost Consultant

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POSITION INFO:

Law firm in Pretoria East is looking for a Junior Legal Cost Consultant to join their team. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and preparing Bills of Costs for taxation

• Drafting legal notices, including Notices of Intention to Tax, Notices of Set Down, Notices of Intention to Oppose, Consents to Taxation, and Notices of Withdrawal

• Serving Bills of Costs and related documents on relevant parties, either electronically, by hand, or via sheriff

• Calculating dies and monitoring deadlines in accordance with court rules

• Applying for taxation dates through court systems and relevant court platforms

• Preparing and collating documentation to ensure matters are ready for taxation

• Opening new files and maintaining accurate file administration

• Drafting VAT invoices and account statements for clients

• Managing correspondence, follow-ups, telephone queries, and general client communication

• Compiling reports on Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

• Maintaining filing systems and ensuring all documentation is accurately recorded

• Assisting with general legal administrative duties related to costs matters

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant legal qualification or studying towards a legal qualification

• Previous exposure to legal costs, taxation, litigation, or legal administration will be advantageous

• Strong administrative and organisational skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines

• Good communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

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