Paralegal / Legal Secretary
| Location | Northern Suburbs, South Africa |
| Date Posted | December 14, 2022 |
| Category |
Legal
Secretary |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | ZAR |
Description
Our client is searching for a Paralegal/ Legal Secretary for Levy Collections and Debt Collection.
Duties & Responsibilities
Opening files
Run with files from beginning to end (with no or minimal supervision) which will include:
Ensuring that relevant notices to commence proceedings are sent out
Draft pleadings, notices, affidavits, Indexes, Warrants etc. (defended and undefended matters)
Launch and monitor various applications as is required to finalise a matter [including but not limited to Section 66, Section 72, Section 65, Rule 27(6)]
Ensure that Court files are properly indexed and paginated
Correspond with all relevant parties including clients, debtors, sheriffs, opposing parties etc
Ensure that the relevant attorney attending Court is instructed on time and provided with all necessary documentation for the hearing
Respond to queries received from Court relating to judgment
Arrange for sales in execution (movable and immovable property) (including but not limited to notices, advertisements etc.)
Reporting to clients
Diarising files and maintaining your own diary
Update and create templates on Ghost Practice
Screen Director’s calls
Assist clients, debtors, sheriffs with queries, both written and telephonically
Proofread correspondence and other legal documents prepared by Director from time to time
Creating and maintaining client files
Assist with month end process i.e. sorting and sending of invoices
Desired Experience & Qualification
Minimum of 10 years paralegal / secretarial experience
Experience in collections relating to arrear levies, body corporates and homeowners associations
Experience on Ghost Practice
Excellent verbal and written communicating skills in both Afrikaans and English
Excellent research skills
Excellent drafting skills
Must know defended and undefended process in both the Magistrate’s Court and High Court (including experience in working on CaseLines)
Proficiency in all Microsoft applications
Must be forward thinking, open-minded with a willingness to learn, proactive, a quick learner, detail-oriented, have a positive “will-do” work ethic and a very strong sense of responsibility