Legal Administrator (Estates and Trusts)

A litigation law firm in Tembisa needs strong legal admin so the attorneys can focus on the law. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Tembisa. Relocation is not covered for this one. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Capture payments and update debtor balances on collection matters
• Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates
• Collate and index court bundles and discovery files
• Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
• Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
• Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA

• Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice
• Organised under pressure from several attorneys
• At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department
• Discreet with confidential client information

• Audio typing at 60+ words per minute
• Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress

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

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