Legal Administrator (Estates and Trusts)

A corporate legal department in Durban Central needs strong legal admin so the attorneys can focus on the law. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The work is in Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• 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
• Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications

• Understanding of court rules and deadlines
• Organised under pressure from several attorneys
• Discreet with confidential client information
• Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting

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

• 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.