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Legal Secretary (Litigation Department)

How2Apply Talent Network

Sasolburg, Free State

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Legal

R18 500 – R25 000/month

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Job Description

Draft, file, track and follow up: that's your week at a debt collection practice in Sasolburg. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

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

What you'll actually do

Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines
Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements
Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates

You'll need

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

Helpful, not essential

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

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Sasolburg really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: typing speed certificate if you have one, 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.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

Proofread your application twice; law firms treat a single typo as a warning sign for legal admin posts.
Name the legal software and the type of matters you handled in the first lines of your CV.