Debt Collection Attorney

Tyron Consultancy; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Debt Collection Attorney based in Edenvale. The ideal candidate will have a completed LLB degree, relevant post-admission experience in litigation, and litigation management skills. Responsibilities include independently managing debt collection cases and court appearances, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and liaising with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Admitted as an Attorney with 1-2 years post admission experience.
• Experience in High Court & Magistrate’s Court Litigation and Debt Collection.
• Stable employment record and contactable references.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage Debt Collection, Levy Collection, and Litigation.
• Draft pleadings and manage legal correspondence.
• Appear in court and liaise with magistrates or judges.

Skills

Presentable and professional

Excellent business English proficiency

Good knowledge of applicable legislation

Computer literate

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree

Tools

MS Office

Caselines

Court Online

Legal Practice Management systems

Job description

Debt Collection Attorney position available inEdenvale.

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).