Legal Secretary (Foreclosure)

Legal Secretary (Foreclosure)

Based in Durban, North

An established law firm based in Durban North is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team on a 24-month contract.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented legal professional with at least 5 years' recent legal secretarial experience, together with solid knowledge of Foreclosure and litigation processes.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

The successful candidate will be responsible for legal secretarial and administrative duties and should have:

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• Minimum 5 years' recent legal secretarial experience
• Good understanding of Magistrate’s Court and High Court litigation processes
• Strong understanding of the Foreclosure process
• Excellent legal drafting skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal errors
• Strong administrative and people skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Excellent and proactive verbal and written communication skills
• Strong internal and external risk awareness
• Good client and stakeholder relationship management skills
• Ability to take instructions and liaise professionally with:
  • Clients
  • Opposing attorneys
  • Counsel
  • Sheriffs
  • Registrars
  • Other relevant stakeholders
• Strong computer literacy
• Experience with Ghost Practice or a similar legal practice management and billing system

The Ideal Candidate

This position would suit an experienced Foreclosure Legal Secretary who understands the litigation environment, is confident dealing with multiple stakeholders and can work accurately and independently in a demanding legal practice.

Attention to detail, communication skills, reliability and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

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