Legal Administrator (Estates and Trusts)

Draft, file, track and follow up: that's your week at a debt collection practice in Kuruman. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Kuruman. Relocation is not covered for this one. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements
• Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
• Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
• Capture payments and update debtor balances on collection matters
• Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines
• Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
• Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations

• At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department
• Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice
• Discreet with confidential client information
• Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting
• Matric plus a legal secretary or paralegal qualification

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

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

• 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.