Legal Secretary (Litigation Department)

A debt collection practice in Kuruman needs strong legal admin so the attorneys can focus on the law. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The site is in Kuruman; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates
• Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
• Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
• Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations
• Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
• Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements
• Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts

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

• Audio typing at 60+ words per minute
• Experience with the Master's Office for estates
• Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress

• Study assistance for LLB or paralegal courses
• Close-to-transport offices in city centres
• Office hours with no weekend work

• 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.