Debt Recovery Paralegal

SUMMARY:
Our client, a reputable law firm, is looking for an experienced Debt Recovery Paralegal to join their legal team.
 
Do you have solid hands-on experience in debt recovery litigation and enjoy keeping matters moving from summons through to enforcement? If you are detail-driven, organised and confident working in a high-volume debt recovery environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your legal career.

POSITION INFO:
What you'll be doing: Prepare summonses, pleadings, notices and other Magistrates' Court documentation Prepare default judgment applications, warrants of execution and Section 65 processes Prepare instructions to sheriffs and correspondent attorneys Liaise with courts, sheriffs and correspondent attorneys to drive outstanding matters forward Monitor litigation stages, deadlines, returns and next actions Keep file and system records accurate and up to date. Manage a high volume of matters while ensuring follow-ups and deadlines are consistently actioned Identify delayed or stagnant matters and escalate where necessary What we're looking for: Matric is essential A law\/legal qualification will be advantageous Minimum of 3 years' recent experience in debt recovery litigation within a law firm or specialist credit law environment Practical Magistrates' Court experience from summons through judgment and enforcement. Hands-on experience with summonses, default judgments, warrants of execution and Section 65 proceedings Proven ability to manage a high volume of legal matters and competing deadlines Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel LegalSuite experience will be advantageous The right fit You are organised, detail-oriented and proactive. You don't simply update a file and move on - you follow through, identify what is holding a matter back and take the necessary steps to move it forward . Please note: This is a litigation-focused debt recovery position. Candidates with only general legal secretarial, call-centre collections or telephone debt collection experience will not be considered. Interested? Submit your CV together with a brief overview of your debt recovery litigation experience, including the approximate volume of matters managed and the legal processes you have personally prepared.