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Collections Paralegal (Debt Recovery)

How2Apply Talent Network

Soweto, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 4 hours ago

Full-time Legal

R18 250 – R24 250/month

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Job Description

Files, diaries and documents all run through you at a corporate legal department in Soweto. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll report in Soweto. Relocation is not covered for this one. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What your day looks like

Capture payments and update debtor balances on collection matters
Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines
Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
Collate and index court bundles and discovery files

Must-haves

Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice
Understanding of court rules and deadlines
At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department
Organised under pressure from several attorneys
Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting

Nice if you have

NCR debt counsellor course
Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Soweto really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: typing speed certificate if you have one, references from attorneys you worked for plus legal secretary or paralegal certificate.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

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

Include your typing speed; many firms test it on the day of the interview.
Name the legal software and the type of matters you handled in the first lines of your CV.