Legal Secretary : Foreclosure Department

Ergasia Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Pretoria East seeks an experienced Legal Secretary for its Foreclosure & Secured Asset Litigation Department. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of litigation experience, specifically in banking and foreclosure matters. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is essential. Responsibilities include drafting legal documentation and liaising with banks. This role demands strong attention to detail and the ability to manage high-volume caseloads.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4–6 years’ litigation experience in banking matters.
• Experience in foreclosure and secured asset litigation.
• Ability to manage approximately 20 matters per day.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents like affidavits and summonses.
• Liaising with banks, debtors, and sheriff offices.
• Working independently with minimal oversight.

Skills

Banking litigation experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Tools

DM11

Excalibur

OCS

Lexpro

Job description

My Client, an established Law Firm based in Pretoria East , is looking for a Legal Secretary for the Foreclosure & Secured Asset Litigation Department.

Applicants must have a minimum of 4–6 years’ litigation experience in banking matters, managing high-volume caseloads (±20 matters daily) within strict turnaround times.

EE Preferred

Minimum Requirements :

• Applicants must have a minimum of 4–6 years’ litigation experience in banking matters, managing high-volume caseloads (±20 matters daily) with
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of DM11, Excalibur, OCS and Lexpro will be advantageous.
• Prior experience in foreclosure / secured asset litigation specifically. Familiarity with ABSA’s internal processes / documentation.

Experience Required :

• Drafting of Affidavits, Summonses, Section 129 notices, Warrants of attachment and all other banking litigation-related documentation.
• Ability to work independently and manage approximately 20 matters per day.
• Ability to perform well under immense pressure.
• Ability to adhere to very strict turnaround times.
• Ability to liaise with banks and debtors in the prescribed manner.
• Ability to liaise with the Sheriff offices and other role players.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work overtime when required by operational demands.