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Litigation Support Clerk (Discovery)

How2Apply Talent Network

Germiston, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Legal

R19 500 – R27 000/month

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Job Description

Draft, file, track and follow up: that's your week at a debt counselling firm in Germiston. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Germiston, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What your day looks like

Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
Collate and index court bundles and discovery files
Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements
Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations
Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system

You'll need

Matric plus a legal secretary or paralegal qualification
Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting
At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department
Discreet with confidential client information

Helpful, not essential

Audio typing at 60+ words per minute
NCR debt counsellor course

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Germiston really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): references from attorneys you worked for plus legal secretary or paralegal certificate.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Germiston; 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.

Before you hit apply

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