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Legal Administrator (Estates and Trusts)

How2Apply Talent Network

Roodepoort, Gauteng

Temporary

Posted 1 hour ago

Temporary Legal

R18 250 – R24 250/month

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Job Description

You'll keep the attorneys at a debt collection practice in Roodepoort organised, on time and ready for court. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is Roodepoort-based, with most of your time spent at a debt collection practice.

What you'll actually do

Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates
Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements
Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts

You'll need

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

Extra points for

Audio typing at 60+ words per minute
Experience with the Master's Office for estates
NCR debt counsellor course

What's in it for you

Year-end bonus at many firms
Study assistance for LLB or paralegal courses
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: references from attorneys you worked for plus legal secretary or paralegal certificate.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Roodepoort; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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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.