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Litigation Support Clerk (Discovery)

How2Apply Talent Network

Kimberley, Northern Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Legal

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Job Description

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

This post is Kimberley-based, with most of your time spent at a debt collection practice. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

What you'll actually do

Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines
Capture payments and update debtor balances on collection matters
Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations
Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates

Must-haves

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

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

Office hours with no weekend work
Year-end bonus at many firms
Close-to-transport offices in city centres

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): references from attorneys you worked for, legal secretary or paralegal certificate plus typing speed certificate if you have one.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kimberley; 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.
Include your typing speed; many firms test it on the day of the interview.