Compliance Paralegal (Financial Services)

Draft, file, track and follow up: that's your week at an estates and trusts company in Phalaborwa. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The site is in Phalaborwa; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
• Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines
• Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations
• Capture payments and update debtor balances on collection matters
• Collate and index court bundles and discovery files
• Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications

• Organised under pressure from several attorneys
• Discreet with confidential client information
• Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice
• Matric plus a legal secretary or paralegal qualification
• Understanding of court rules and deadlines
• At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department

• Experience with the Master's Office for estates
• NCR debt counsellor course

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

• 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.