Proactive Litigation & Debt Recovery Paralegal

Dixie Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Dixie Recruitment seeks an experienced Paralegal to join a litigation and debt recovery team in Durban. You will handle a portfolio focused on levies recovery, prepare court documents, and assist with court processes while delivering administrative support throughout debt collection.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple files. Strong English communication, attention to detail, and experience with practice management systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric with a Bachelor’s pass preferred.
• Two years’ experience in litigation, debt collection or similar.
• Practical knowledge of Magistrates’ Court procedures and judgments.
• Experience drafting litigation documents and managing debt recovery matters.
• Familiarity with practice management systems such as AJS.

Responsibilities

• Draft summons relating to recovery of levies for property entities.
• Prepare default judgments, warrants of execution and notices.
• Manage matters through Magistrates’ Court from issue to enforcement.
• Monitor progress and action steps within timeframes.
• Assist with litigation administration and attorney instructions.
• Liaise with sheriffs, court personnel, debtors and clients.
• Make calls to debtors regarding outstanding amounts.

Skills

English proficiency

Numerical ability

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Telephone communication

Independent work

Client-focused

MS Word/Excel

Pressure handling

Education

Matric certificate

Bachelor's pass preferred

Tools

AJS or similar platforms

MS SharePoint

Litigation document drafting tools

Job description

Dixie Recruitment seeks an experienced Paralegal to join a litigation and debt recovery team in Durban. You will handle a portfolio focused on levies recovery, prepare court documents, and assist with court processes while delivering administrative support throughout debt collection.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple files. Strong English communication, attention to detail, and experience with practice management systems are essential.