SMI 19087 - Legal Secretary – Collections Litigation (Vehicle Asset Finance) | East Rand

Employer Description

A well-established and reputable law firm based in the East Rand.

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Collections Litigation Department.

This role will provide dedicated support to a Litigation Attorney, with a primary focus on drafting and managing summons matters within a high-volume vehicle asset finance collections environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Draft and prepare summonses and related litigation documents.
• Manage collections litigation files from inception to finalisation.
• Prepare default judgments, warrants and execution documentation.
• Liaise with clients, debtors, sheriffs, correspondents and attorneys.
• Monitor court deadlines and ensure compliance with Magistrates Court and High Court procedures.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and legal documentation.
• Attend to collections-related correspondence and reporting.
• Assist with vehicle repossession and enforcement processes.

• Matric (essential)
• Relevant legal secretarial qualification advantageous

Skills

The successful candidate will have:

• 510 years experience as a Legal Secretary within a collections litigation environment.
• Proven experience in vehicle asset finance collections and recoveries.
• Strong knowledge of Magistrates Court and High Court litigation procedures.
• Experience drafting summonses, default judgments, warrants and related litigation documentation.
• Experience managing a high-volume litigation caseload.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience working on Standard Bank Vehicle & Asset Finance collections portfolios (advantageous).
• Exposure to systems such as LegalSuite, CaseLines, Court Online, CACS and MyAttorney (advantageous).
• Immediate availability or a short notice period will be advantageous.