Angie Nel
@angienel
Experienced legal secretary and administrative professional skilled in office management and client relations.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned legal secretary with extensive experience supporting law firms and corporate legal departments, handling litigation documents, diary management, and client consultations. I bring strong organizational skills, excellent telephone etiquette, and a proven ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.
Throughout my career I have supported executives and legal teams at firms and corporations, performing diary and travel coordination, drafting and typing legal pleadings, managing office operations, and maintaining confidential records. My background includes debt collection processes, court document preparation, and minute-taking for high-level meetings.
I am computer literate across MS Office, Excel, Microsoft Mail and several legal software packages, and I consistently deliver reliable administrative support, clear client communication, and efficient office management to improve team productivity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Secretary
Frans Schutte Mathews Phosa Inc
Jun 2021 - Jul 2024 (3 years 1 month)
Provided legal secretarial support including client consultations, diary management and drafting legal documentation while managing office administration and client communications.
Client Suite Hostess
Drake and Scull
Jan 2016 - Nov 2016 (10 months)
Managed front-desk customer service at ABSA including visitor screening, call handling, maintenance logging and drafting monthly visitor reports.
Executive Secretary
Sasol Ltd
Aug 2011 - Apr 2013 (1 year 8 months)
Managed executive calendars, travel and meeting logistics, prepared reports and correspondence, and coordinated administrative tasks for the Public Policy and Regulatory department.
Legal Secretary
Farber Sabelo Edelstein Attorneys
Apr 2005 - Jan 2011 (5 years 9 months)
Handled collections files including summons processes, debtor negotiations, drafting collection documents and compiling monthly reports while maintaining file systems and client communication.
Legal Secretary
Anthony Hinds Attorneys
Apr 2004 - Mar 2005 (11 months)
Prepared court pleadings and labour documentation, managed diaries, briefed counsel and performed general legal administrative duties for labour matters.
Legal Secretary
Bieldermans Inc.
Mar 2003 - Aug 2003 (5 months)
Provided secretarial support including typing correspondence and court documents, maintaining records and databases, and liaising with clients and debtors.
Legal Secretary
Couzyns Attorneys
Jun 2002 - Mar 2003 (9 months)
Prepared magistrate and high court litigation documents, managed diaries and client queries, and produced monthly reports for corporate clients.
Passenger Service Agent
Swissport
Dec 2001 - Apr 2002 (4 months)
Performed passenger check-in, baggage handling, travel document control and gate duties while assisting passengers and resolving irregularities.
Secretary / Receptionist
Intersite Management Services
Feb 2000 - Oct 2000 (8 months)
Managed reception duties, diary scheduling, meeting coordination, minute taking and database capture while supporting leasing consultants.
Administration Assistant
Intermediary Support Services
May 1999 - Jan 2000 (8 months)
Typed wills and trusts, liaised with the Masters Office, handled invoices and client queries, and performed general secretarial duties.
Legal Secretary
Hulley & Associates
Oct 1994 - May 1999 (4 years 7 months)
Provided legal secretarial support across litigation and MVA claims, managed diaries, office administration and client/counsel liaison.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The South African School of Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Diploma, Paralegal Studies
2007 - 2009
Completed Paralegal Diploma with passed modules in civil litigation, property law and conveyancing, wills and estates, debt collection, criminal law and business law.
Hillview Senior Secondary School
Matric (National Senior Certificate), General Secondary Education
Completed secondary education and obtained Matric certificate in 1993.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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