Compliance Paralegal (Financial Services) – Fixed-Term

A debt counselling firm in Umhlanga needs strong legal admin so the attorneys can focus on the law. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Capture payments and update debtor balances on collection matters
• Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements
• Collate and index court bundles and discovery files
• Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
• Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates
• Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
• Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines

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

• NCR debt counsellor course
• Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress

• Close-to-transport offices in city centres
• Year-end bonus at many firms
• Study assistance for LLB or paralegal courses

• Include your typing speed; many firms test it on the day of the interview.
• Proofread your application twice; law firms treat a single typo as a warning sign for legal admin posts.