Collections Paralegal (Debt Recovery) - Immediate Start

You'll keep the attorneys at a debt collection practice in Epping organised, on time and ready for court. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The site is in Epping; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What you'll actually do

• Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
• Collate and index court bundles and discovery files
• Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
• Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
• Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations
• Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
• Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements

What you need

• Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting
• Discreet with confidential client information
• Matric plus a legal secretary or paralegal qualification
• Organised under pressure from several attorneys
• At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department
• Understanding of court rules and deadlines

Nice if you have

• NCR debt counsellor course
• Audio typing at 60+ words per minute

What you get

• Office hours with no weekend work
• Close-to-transport offices in city centres
• Study assistance for LLB or paralegal courses

How to apply for this job

1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Epping really suit you before you apply.
2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): typing speed certificate if you have one plus references from attorneys you worked for.
3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

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How to stand out

• Name the legal software and the type of matters you handled in the first lines of your CV.
• Include your typing speed; many firms test it on the day of the interview.