Foreclosures Paralegal

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Foreclosures Paralegal for a law firm in Centurion. The ideal candidate will be a professional female, fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English, with at least four years of experience in Foreclosures Litigation. Responsibilities include managing litigation processes, drafting documents, and liaising with banking clients. A stable employment record is essential, and the position offers a salary of R18,000 gross, slightly negotiable depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Foreclosures Litigation experience or Legal Debt Collection experience.
• Stable employment record and contactable references.
• Experience in managing high-volume caseloads in a legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full litigation process for foreclosure matters.
• Draft legal documents, notices, and pleadings.
• Liaise with banks, debtors, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Bilingual in Afrikaans and English

Detail-oriented

Ability to work independently

Strong sense of urgency

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tertiary paralegal or related legal qualification

Tools

MS Office

Legal Suite

Debt Management Software

Job description

Foreclosures Paralegal job vacancy in Zwartkop, Centurion.

Minimum Requirements:

• Presentable and professional female, with strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Fully bilingual in both Afrikaans and English a must (Afr & Eng client base)
• Matric / Grade 12 (Tertiary paralegal or related legal qualification advantageous)
• Recent bank-related Foreclosures Litigation experience OR Legal Debt Collection experience at a law firm a must (Preferably 4 years Foreclosures Litigation experience)
• Detailed orientated
• Able to work independently in a high-pressure legal environment and manage high-volume caseload independently
• Computer literate in MS Office (Proficiency in Legal Suite, Debt Management, Vertigo, Swordfish, or Excalibur preferred / advantageous)
• Stable employment record and contactable references
• To start as soon as possible, preferably immediately

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the full litigation process for foreclosure matters on behalf of banking clients for Law firm
• Independently handle high-volume caseloads with minimal oversight.
• Draft and type all necessary legal documents, notices & pleadings including Section 129 notices, Summonses, Warrants of attachment, Notices & Conditions of Sale and other banking litigation documentation
• Liaise professionally with banks, debtors, sheriff offices and other stakeholders
• Ensure strict adherence to tight turnaround times and procedural requirements.
• Capture case progress and outcomes on internal case management system.
• Prepare progress reports as required.

Salary: R18 000 gross (Slightly negotiable depending on relevant experience).

IMPORTANT: This is a skilled legal profession. Do not apply if you do not have the relevant experience at a law firm.