Compliance Paralegal (Financial Services)

You'll keep the attorneys at an estates and trusts company in Roodepoort organised, on time and ready for court. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in Roodepoort, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
• Collate and index court bundles and discovery files
• Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates
• Capture payments and update debtor balances on collection matters
• Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations
• Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines

• Understanding of court rules and deadlines
• Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting
• Discreet with confidential client information
• Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice
• Matric plus a legal secretary or paralegal qualification

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

• Year-end bonus at many firms
• 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.