Legal Administrator (Estates and Trusts)

A litigation law firm in Kathu needs strong legal admin so the attorneys can focus on the law. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The site is in Kathu; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
• Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
• Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
• Capture payments and update debtor balances on collection matters
• Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
• Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
• Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements

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

• NCR debt counsellor course
• Experience with the Master's Office for estates
• Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress

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

• Include your typing speed; many firms test it on the day of the interview.
• Name the legal software and the type of matters you handled in the first lines of your CV.