Legal Secretary
Remuneration: | R8500 - R10000 per month |
Benefits: | Medical Aid and Retirement Fund |
Location: | Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Helderberg |
Education level: | Diploma |
Job level: | Junior/Mid |
Type: | Permanent |
Reference: | #DBTLEG |
Company: | Koegelenberg Attorneys |
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