Job Description

Our client, an established, growing company of over 30 years is looking to employ a Paralegal Administrator in their legal department who enjoys administrative tasks with a keen eye for detail and a pro-active approach. This person will be responsible for the legal administrative processes and report directly to Head of Legal as well as the Head of Legal Collections.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the legal process is carried out i.e. 129, summons, judgements within the timelines
• Check and ensure compliance with Section 129 of NCA, and Section 86(10) if applicable
• Draft Founding Affidavit in terms of the agreement
• Draft Lost Document Affidavit (if original agreement is lost)
• Arrange delivery and collection of affidavit(s) to be signed
• Draft Notice of Motion once all documents received
• Follows up at court - default judgements & court orders
• Confirm Sheriff jurisdiction by domicilium address
• Draft instruction to Sheriff
• Follow up regarding service of Notice of Motion
• Arrange collection of Sheriff's Return of Service
• Draft Internal reports
• Arrange and/or confirm settlement negotiations and/or payment arrangements
• Count 10 clear court days from date of service of application before proceeding to set matter down
• Draft and prepare Counsel's brief
• Liaise with Counsel
• Manages day-to-day client interaction
• Admin & Filing

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification- Paralegal Diploma
• Experience in the financial recoveries environment
• Minimum three (3) years paralegal experience
• Analytical skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem solving skills
• Self-motivated
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Prioritize workload and meets deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidence and integrity
• Able to work without supervision

Salary:

• Competitive salary plus medical aid and pension fund.

Should the above excite you, please submit your headshot with your updated CV.

If you have not heard from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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