Litigation Support Clerk (Discovery) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Kempton Park, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Legal
R16 750 – R23 000/month
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Job Description

Draft, file, track and follow up: that's your week at a debt collection practice in Kempton Park. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll report in Kempton Park. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

  • Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
  • Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines
  • Collate and index court bundles and discovery files
  • Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
  • Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates
  • Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
  • Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA

Must-haves

  • Discreet with confidential client information
  • Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting
  • Organised under pressure from several attorneys
  • Understanding of court rules and deadlines

Extra points for

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

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: legal secretary or paralegal certificate, references from attorneys you worked for plus typing speed certificate if you have one.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

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  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryR16 750 – R23 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKempton Park, Gauteng
CategoryLegal
Experience3+ years
Posted11 November 2026
Closing Date10 December 2026
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