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Litigation Support Clerk (Discovery)

How2Apply Talent Network

Phalaborwa, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 4 hours ago

Full-time Legal

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Job Description

A debt counselling firm in Phalaborwa needs strong legal admin so the attorneys can focus on the law. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The work is in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

The work, day to day

Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations
Collate and index court bundles and discovery files
Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements
Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates
Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

Experience with the Master's Office for estates
NCR debt counsellor course

What you get

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

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): references from attorneys you worked for plus typing speed certificate if you have one.
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.

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

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Before you hit apply

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.