Debt Collection Attorney

Cora O’Neil Recruitment Agency; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency seeks a Debt Collection Attorney in Edenvale. The ideal candidate must hold an LLB, have 1-2 years of post-admission experience, and be proficient in business English. Responsibilities include managing debt collection cases, attending court, drafting legal documents, and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation. A competitive salary of R20,000 to R30,000 gross is offered depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Admitted as an Attorney with 1-2 years of post-admission experience.
• Experience in High Court & Magistrate’s Court Litigation.

Responsibilities

• Attend to Debt Collection and Litigation matters.
• Manage own diary on Legal Practice Management system.
• Draft pleadings and legal documents.

Skills

Business English proficiency

Debt Collection expertise

Court Litigation experience

Knowledge of legislation

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Tools

MS Office

Caselines

Legal Practice Management systems

Job description

Debt Collection Attorney position available in Edenvale.

Minimum Requirements:

• Presentable and professional individual (female preferred)
• Excellent business English proficiency
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree completed, and admitted as an Attorney a must
• 1 to 2 years post admission experience a must, specifically in High Court & Magistrate’s Court Litigation and Debt Collection a must
• Sectional Title Levy Collections experience highly preferred
• Fully independently functional in full Debt Collection and related Litigation matters
• Good knowledge of applicable legislation in respect of Debt Collection and Sectional Title levy collections
• Computer literate in MS Office, Caselines, Court Online and Practice Management systems
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle
• Stable employment record and contactable references
• Residing with daily commuting distance from Edenvale
• To start as soon as possible

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently attend to Debt Collection, Sectional Title Levy Collection and Litigation matters for law firm
• Manage own diary on Legal Practice Management system
• Drafting of pleadings and correspondence, check that pleadings are drafted correctly and are factually correct before they go out to courts and / or to Sheriffs and sign off on documents
• Manage electronic emails and attending to queries from Clients and / or debtors in a timely manner
• Debit fees and disbursements on Legal Practice Management system
• Attending to legal research on an ad hoc basis as and when requested
• Appearing in court to move applications, run trials and / or liaise with Magistrates or judges where necessary
• Drawing of pleadings, letters and / or any other documents that are required or requested
• Consult with clients, colleagues and Counsel

Salary: R20 000 – R30 000 gross (Depending on relevant post admission experience).