Debt Recovery Attorney (Banking Panel)

Clients trust your advice at this debt recovery law firm in Gqeberha, so it has to be sound and practical. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Gqeberha. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Advise clients on risk, settlement and next steps in plain language
• Supervise and train candidate attorneys and paralegals
• Negotiate settlements and draft settlement agreements
• Keep trust account instructions and fee notes accurate
• Track legislation changes that affect clients' businesses
• Brief counsel and prepare them for trial and opposed motions
• Manage a portfolio of litigation or advisory matters on your own

• Able to manage client relationships without a senior in the room
• Enrolled with the Legal Practice Council and holding a current Fidelity Fund certificate if you handle trust money
• Sound judgement under deadline pressure
• Strong drafting and legal research

• Experience on bank or insurer panels
• Notarial admission
• Certificate in data protection or compliance

• Medical aid and retirement fund
• Clear path to directorship at some firms
• Annual bonus linked to billing

• Lead with your admission year, practice area and the courts or forums you appear in.
• Firms check your LPC standing, so get your certificate of good standing before you apply.