Legal Secretary

Location: Brits, North West

Job Overview: A well-established law firm in Brits is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with strong Afrikaans proficiency and solid knowledge of collections and debtor-related matters. The ideal candidate must be highly organised, detail-oriented and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment.

• Fully proficient in Afrikaans and English (spoken and written);
  Afrikaans essential
• Excellent typing skills with high accuracy and speed
• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably within a collections/debtors department
• Sound knowledge of collections processes, including debtor follow‑ups and legal recovery procedures
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple files simultaneously
• Professional communication skills when dealing with clients, debtors and attorneys

• Drafting, typing and formatting legal documents, correspondence and notices
• Managing debtor files and assisting attorneys with collections and debt recovery matters
• Following up on outstanding accounts and liaising with debtors professionally
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems (physical and electronic)
• Handling telephone and email correspondence with clients, debtors and third parties
• Assisting with court documents and deadlines where applicable
• General legal secretarial and administrative duties

• Matric (Grade 12) required
• Legal secretarial qualification will be an advantage
• Minimum 23 years of experience in a legal environment, preferably in collections

• Highly organised and detail-focused
• Reliable, discreet and professional
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude

Salary:
Market Related

Required Experience: Junior IC

Key

Skills:

Diploma, ICT, Fire, Flash, ACCA, AV

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1

Legal Secretary
• Brits, North West, South Africa