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Compliance Paralegal (Financial Services)

How2Apply Talent Network

Centurion, Gauteng

Temporary

Posted 2 hours ago

Temporary Legal

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Job Description

A litigation law firm in Centurion needs strong legal admin so the attorneys can focus on the law. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Centurion; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

What you'll actually do

Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements
Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations

You'll need

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
Matric plus a legal secretary or paralegal qualification
Organised under pressure from several attorneys
Discreet with confidential client information

Helpful, not essential

Audio typing at 60+ words per minute
NCR debt counsellor course
Experience with the Master's Office for estates

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Centurion 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 plus references from attorneys you worked for.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

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.