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Collections Paralegal (Debt Recovery)

How2Apply Talent Network

Atlantis, Western Cape

Temporary

Posted 1 day ago

Temporary Legal

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Job Description

Draft, file, track and follow up: that's your week at a debt collection practice in Atlantis. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Location: Atlantis, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

What you'll actually do

Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
Collate and index court bundles and discovery files
Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines
Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations

What you need

Matric plus a legal secretary or paralegal qualification
Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting
Discreet with confidential client information
Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice
Organised under pressure from several attorneys

Helpful, not essential

Experience with the Master's Office for estates
Audio typing at 60+ words per minute
Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress

What you get

Study assistance for LLB or paralegal courses
Office hours with no weekend work
Year-end bonus at many firms

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: legal secretary or paralegal certificate plus typing speed certificate if you have one.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Atlantis; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

Proofread your application twice; law firms treat a single typo as a warning sign for legal admin posts.
Include your typing speed; many firms test it on the day of the interview.