Legal Secretary: Foreclosure Department

Ergasia Placements; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm based in Pretoria East is seeking a Legal Secretary for the Foreclosure & Secured Asset Litigation Department. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of experience in litigation, managing high-volume caseloads and proficiency in relevant software tools. Candidates should demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work independently under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4–6 years' litigation experience in banking matters.
• Experience managing high-volume caseloads of approximately 20 matters per day.
• Experience in foreclosure / secured asset litigation.

Responsibilities

• Drafting of banking litigation-related documentation.
• Manage approximately 20 matters per day efficiently.
• Liaise with banks, debtors, and Sheriff offices.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook

Ability to manage high-volume caseloads

Strong attention to detail

Tools

DM11

Excalibur

OCS

Lexpro

Job description

Overview

SUMMARY :

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

POSITION INFO

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.