Collections Paralegal (Debt Recovery)

You'll keep the attorneys at a debt counselling firm in Alberton organised, on time and ready for court. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The site is in Alberton; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
• Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
• Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines
• Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates
• Capture payments and update debtor balances on collection matters

• At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department
• Discreet with confidential client information
• Matric plus a legal secretary or paralegal qualification
• Organised under pressure from several attorneys

• Experience with the Master's Office for estates
• Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress

• Office hours with no weekend work
• Year-end bonus at many firms
• Close-to-transport offices in city centres

• Name the legal software and the type of matters you handled in the first lines of your CV.
• Include your typing speed; many firms test it on the day of the interview.