Debt Collection Attorney

Minimum Requirements:

Presentable and professional individual (female preferred)
Excellent business English proficiency
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree completed, and admitted as an Attorney a must
1 to 2 years post admission experience a must, specifically in High Court & Magistrate’s Court Litigation and Debt Collection a must
Sectional Title Levy Collections experience highly preferred
Fully independently functional in full Debt Collection and related Litigation matters
Good knowledge of applicable legislation in respect of Debt Collection and Sectional Title levy collections
Computer literate in MS Office, Caselines, Court Online and Practice Management systems
Valid driver’s license and own vehicle
Stable employment record and contactable references
Residing with daily commuting distance from Edenvale
To start as soon as possible

Duties and Responsibilities:

Independently attend to Debt Collection, Sectional Title Levy Collection and Litigation matters for law firm
Manage own diary on Legal Practice Management system
Drafting of pleadings and correspondence, check that pleadings are drafted correctly and are factually correct before they go out to courts and / or to Sheriffs and sign off on documents
Manage electronic emails and attending to queries from Clients and / or debtors in a timely manner
Debit fees and disbursements on Legal Practice Management system
Attending to legal research on an ad hoc basis as and when requested
Appearing in court to move applications, run trials and / or liaise with Magistrates or judges where necessary
Drawing of pleadings, letters and / or any other documents that are required or requested
Consult with clients, colleagues and Counsel

Salary: R20 000 – R30 000 gross (Depending on relevant post admission experience).

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