Compliance Paralegal (Financial Services)

A litigation law firm in Midrand needs strong legal admin so the attorneys can focus on the law. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Home base is a litigation law firm on the Midrand side of Gauteng. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
• Capture payments and update debtor balances on collection matters
• Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates
• Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
• Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
• Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations

• Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting
• Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice
• Understanding of court rules and deadlines
• Organised under pressure from several attorneys
• Discreet with confidential client information

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

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

• 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.