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Paralegal (Personal Injury Claims)

How2Apply Talent Network

Rustenburg, North West

Full-time

Posted 4 hours ago

Full-time Legal

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Job Description

You'll keep the attorneys at a litigation law firm in Rustenburg organised, on time and ready for court. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The work is in Rustenburg, North West, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations
Capture payments and update debtor balances on collection matters
Collate and index court bundles and discovery files
Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements
Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA

What you need

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

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Rustenburg really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): typing speed certificate if you have one plus references from attorneys you worked for.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

Include your typing speed; many firms test it on the day of the interview.
Proofread your application twice; law firms treat a single typo as a warning sign for legal admin posts.