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Collections Paralegal (Debt Recovery)

How2Apply Talent Network

Kariega, Eastern Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Legal

R17 500 – R24 750/month

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Job Description

You'll keep the attorneys at an estates and trusts company in Kariega organised, on time and ready for court. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is an estates and trusts company on the Kariega side of Eastern Cape.

What you'll actually do

Capture payments and update debtor balances on collection matters
Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations
Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines
Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements

What you need

Matric plus a legal secretary or paralegal qualification
Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice
At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department
Discreet with confidential client information
Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting
Organised under pressure from several attorneys

Nice if you have

Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress
NCR debt counsellor course
Experience with the Master's Office for estates

What you get

Year-end bonus at many firms
Office hours with no weekend work
Close-to-transport offices in city centres
Study assistance for LLB or paralegal courses

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Kariega really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: legal secretary or paralegal certificate plus references from attorneys you worked for.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

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.