Collections Paralegal (Debt Recovery) – Entry Level

A debt collection practice in Gqeberha needs strong legal admin so the attorneys can focus on the law. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Gqeberha. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations
• Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines
• Collate and index court bundles and discovery files
• Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates
• Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements
• Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications

• Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting
• Organised under pressure from several attorneys
• At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department
• Discreet with confidential client information

• Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress
• NCR debt counsellor course

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

• Proofread your application twice; law firms treat a single typo as a warning sign for legal admin posts.
• Name the legal software and the type of matters you handled in the first lines of your CV.