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Debt Review Administrator (NCR Registered Firm)

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Legal

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Job Description

A debt counselling firm in Durban Central needs strong legal admin so the attorneys can focus on the law. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

What you'll actually do

Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines
Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
Collate and index court bundles and discovery files
Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA

You'll need

Understanding of court rules and deadlines
At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department
Organised under pressure from several attorneys
Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice

Extra points for

Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress
Audio typing at 60+ words per minute
Experience with the Master's Office for estates

On offer

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: legal secretary or paralegal certificate, references from attorneys you worked for plus typing speed certificate if you have one.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Durban Central.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

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.