Collections Paralegal (Debt Recovery) – Fixed-Term

Files, diaries and documents all run through you at a debt counselling firm in Hammarsdale. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The site is in Hammarsdale; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
• Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
• Capture payments and update debtor balances on collection matters
• Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
• Collate and index court bundles and discovery files

• Matric plus a legal secretary or paralegal qualification
• Discreet with confidential client information
• At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department
• Understanding of court rules and deadlines
• Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice

• Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress
• Audio typing at 60+ words per minute

• Year-end bonus at many firms
• Office hours with no weekend work
• Study assistance for LLB or paralegal courses
• 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.
• Proofread your application twice; law firms treat a single typo as a warning sign for legal admin posts.