Legal Bookkeeper – Estates & Trusts

SUMMARY:
LEGAL BOOKKEEPER – ESTATES & TRUSTS
PIETERMARITZBURG
We are seeking an experienced legal bookkeeper with a background in deceased estates, trusts, or curatorship, or insolvency to manage a portfolio of clients.

POSITION INFO:

• Independently manage curatorship and care files
• Draft and submit Curator Accounts, supporting vouchers, and reports to the Master of the High Court
• Handle Trust and Estate administration
• Track deadlines for renewals, payments, tax returns, and compliance
• Provide high-level support to the Trust & Estates Department

• Matric Certificate
• Certificate in Legal Secretaryship, Trusts & Estates management courses, or bookkeeping certifications will be advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years' senior-level experience in secretarial or legal administration
• Prior experience as an Estates Administrator and bookkeeping will be advantageous
• Exposure to the following programmes and software will be advantageous: AJS,Pastel & nCINO
• Knowledge of legal practices and terminology
• Valid driver’s license