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