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Collections Paralegal (Debt Recovery) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network

Roodepoort, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Legal

R19 500 – R26 000/month

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Job Description

Files, diaries and documents all run through you at a litigation law firm in Roodepoort. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The work is in Roodepoort, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What you'll actually do

Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates
Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
Capture payments and update debtor balances on collection matters
Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements

What you need

At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department
Organised under pressure from several attorneys
Understanding of court rules and deadlines
Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting

Helpful, not essential

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

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): typing speed certificate if you have one 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.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Roodepoort; 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.

Before you hit apply

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.