Litigation Support Clerk (Discovery)

Files, diaries and documents all run through you at a debt collection practice in Epping. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

This post is in Epping (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
• Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
• Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
• Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
• Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements
• Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates

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

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

• 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.