Compliance Paralegal (Financial Services) – Immediate Start

Files, diaries and documents all run through you at an estates and trusts company in Welkom. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Welkom; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• 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
• Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
• Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
• Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
• Collate and index court bundles and discovery files

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

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