Debt Recovery Legal Secretary - Durban KZN

JobFit Staffing Solutions; Durban; Presencial; ZAR 240.000 - 360.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

JobFit Staffing Solutions seeks an experienced Debt Recovery Paralegal / Legal Secretary to join its debt recovery department. The role requires a detail-oriented legal professional with a strong background in debt collection and Magistrates' Court processes.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Afrikaans, hold a Senior Certificate, and have 3 to 5 years' experience in a legal practice. Proficiency in Legal Suite, MS Excel, and electronic case management is essential.

Formación

• Senior Certificate is required.
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans.
• 3–5 years' experience in debt recovery or collections within a legal practice.
• Solid experience with Magistrates' Court litigation and debt collection procedures.
• Proficiency with Legal Suite, MS Excel and electronic case management systems.

Responsabilidades

• Manage debt recovery matters from instruction through to enforcement.
• Coordinate Magistrates' Court processes and filings.
• Maintain accurate documentation and client communication.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced debt-recovery environment.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Educación

Senior Certificate

Herramientas

Legal Suite

MS Excel

Case management software

Descripción del empleo

A well-established legal practice is seeking an experienced Debt Recovery Paralegal / Legal Secretary to join its debt recovery department. This role is ideally suited to a detail-oriented legal professional with a strong background in debt collection and Magistrates' Court processes.

Requirements:

• Senior Certificate
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a debt recovery or collections environment within a legal practice
• Solid experience with Magistrates' Court litigation and debt collection procedures
• Legal Suite and proficient in Microsoft Excel and electronic case management systems

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities
• Effective time management skills with the ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up capabilities
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment

Note: This opportunity is ideal for a legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced debt recovery environment and is confident managing a high volume of collection matters from instruction through to enforcement