Legal administrator (IN)

Parcelvision; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and dynamic company is seeking a meticulous Legal Administrator to join their remote-first team. This role offers the chance to manage legal processes, ensuring accuracy in documentation and communication with various stakeholders. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail. With a commitment to fostering a collaborative culture, this position promises growth opportunities while contributing to the company's mission of delivering exceptional customer care. If you are ready to take on responsibility and work in a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

15 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Flexible working hours

Remote work

Qualifications

• Experience in managing legal/handover accounts and liaising with legal teams.
• Proficient in office programs and MS Excel with a typing speed of 50 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal/handover accounts and assist credit controllers.
• Ensure accuracy and relevance of information in handover files.
• Liaise with debt collection agencies and manage legal processes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication Skills

MS Excel

Typing Speed (50 wpm)

Organizational Skills

Education

Minimum 2 years' experience as an administrator

At least 1 year's experience as a legal administrator

Tools

Office Programs

Job description

ParcelHero is one of the UK's biggest parcel delivery price comparison sites. With over 5 million visitors a year and over 100 remote employees worldwide, we're a technology-driven company delivering innovative solutions to ensure exceptional customer care. As a forward-thinking and dynamic business, we offer excellent career growth opportunities.

In 2025, we will be rolling out worldwide our new TMS (Transport Management System) Parcelhero Pro, which enables retailers to pay a monthly subscription to centralise all orders and ship on their own carrier accounts using our cutting-edge shipping platform.

At ParcelHero, we foster a collaborative and innovative culture where every team member's voice matters. We're a fast-paced, remote-first company that values initiative, adaptability, and a strong sense of ownership. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic, ambitious, and forward-thinking team, you'll fit right in with us.

Job Description

You will be responsible for fact-checking all legal claims and preparing court papers when we need to take a debtor to court. You will assist credit controllers in compiling handover files and ensure information is accurate and relevant.

You will have a keen eye for detail and accuracy and have experience working between teams to investigate and fact-check information.

This is an exciting and challenging position. The successful candidate will relish the large amount of responsibility placed with them. The role involves working to deadlines in a sometimes demanding environment, requiring multi-tasking skills.

Duties

1. Manage legal/handover accounts.
2. Liaise with the legal team regarding customer queries.
3. Assist credit controllers in compiling handover files.
4. Ensure information is accurate and all relevant details are included in handover files.
5. Perform reconciliations when necessary.
6. Liaise with debt collection agencies regarding handover and progress.
7. Manage pre-legal and legal processes for collections.
8. Update status and tracking reports.
9. Record and monitor deadlines.
10. Minimum 2 years' experience working as an administrator.
11. At least 1 year's experience as a legal administrator.
12. Proficient in office programs with a minimum typing speed of 50 wpm.
13. Excellent telephone manners and communication skills.
14. Must be organized and able to work on own initiative.
15. Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.

The Details

• Working hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday (GMT).
• 15 days holiday per year plus your birthday off.
• Requirements: Minimum 20 MB broadband connection, your own PC/Laptop, and headset.

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