Litigation Support Clerk (Discovery)

How2Apply Talent Network
Komani, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 10 hours ago
Full-time Legal
R15 000 – R21 500/month
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Job Description

Files, diaries and documents all run through you at a debt collection practice in Komani. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Location: Komani, Eastern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

The work, day to day

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

Must-haves

  • Organised under pressure from several attorneys
  • Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting
  • Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice
  • Discreet with confidential client information

Nice if you have

  • Audio typing at 60+ words per minute
  • NCR debt counsellor course
  • Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. 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.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Komani.

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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.

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Job details
SalaryR15 000 – R21 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKomani, Eastern Cape
CategoryLegal
Experience3+ years
Posted5 October 2026
Closing Date1 November 2026
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