Legal Secretary

Job description

The position will be responsible for the following:

• Conduct pre-legal collections via phone and email in a professional and compliant manner
• Engage with business clients to negotiate payment arrangements and settlements
• Analyze accounts and recommend escalations to legal action when necessary
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and follow-ups
• Liaise with internal legal teams, attorneys, and financial institutions
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and banking regulations
• Prioritize workflow and manage multiple accounts effectively

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum: Grade 12 (Matric)
• Preferred: Diploma or certificate in Legal Administration or related field
• Experience: 3–5 years as a Legal Secretary in collections, with prior knowledge of:
• Legal collections and foreclosures
• Asset-based legal collections and recoveries
• Business banking product collections
• ✅ Multilingual – ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred
• ✅ Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• ✅ High attention to detail – ensuring accuracy in documentation and client interactions
• ✅ Strong organizational skills – able to manage workload efficiently
• ✅ Ability to prioritize tasks – handling multiple cases effectively

Posted on 14 Mar 13:21, Closing date 13 May