Debt Recovery Legal Assistant (Hybrid, Cape Town)

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company in Cape Town is seeking a Debt Recovery Legal Assistant to join their UK Clients Legal department. This hybrid role involves managing pre-legal processes and client communications to resolve account issues. The ideal candidate should hold a finance or legal degree and have 2-3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to thrive in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a financial/legal/lending background.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the pre-legal process for cases referred from the collections team.
• Draft and send formal legal notices to clients.
• Handle client communications to reach a resolution.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle challenging conversations

Team player

Education

Finance or Legal related degree

Job description

A fintech company in Cape Town is seeking a Debt Recovery Legal Assistant to join their UK Clients Legal department. This hybrid role involves managing pre-legal processes and client communications to resolve account issues. The ideal candidate should hold a finance or legal degree and have 2-3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to thrive in this dynamic environment.