Legal Administrator

RC Smith and Associates is a dynamic and growing law firm specialising in credit law, litigation and debt review matters. We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Legal Administrator to join our team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment, has excellent administrative skills, and takes pride in ensuring matters progress efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of legal administrative functions, including:

• Following up with clients, debt counsellors and third parties to obtain outstanding documentation.
• Chasing and obtaining confirmatory affidavits and supporting documents.
• Monitoring outstanding tasks and ensuring matters remain on schedule.
• Preparing and maintaining electronic client files.
• Uploading and organising documents on the firm's case management system.
• Tracking deadlines and following up on outstanding actions.
• General legal administrative and secretarial duties as required.
• Ensuring client information and documents are accurate, complete and up to date.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience in a legal administrative or legal secretarial role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong telephone etiquette and confidence when following up with clients and third parties.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel).
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.

Pay: Up to R8 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person