Overview
Legal Secretary: Foreclosure Department Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa at Ergasia Placements
A reputable Law Firm based in Pretoria East is looking for a Legal Secretary for its Foreclosure & Secured Asset Litigation Department.
Applicants must have a minimum of 4–6 years’ litigation experience in banking matters, managing high-volume caseloads (±20 matters daily) within strict turnaround times.
Experience
Required:
- Drafting of Affidavits, Summonses, Section 129 notices, Warrants of attachment and all other banking litigation-related documentation
- Ability to work independently and manage approximately 20 matters per day
- Ability to perform well under immense pressure
- Ability to adhere to very strict turnaround times
- Ability to liaise with banks and debtors in the prescribed manner
- Ability to liaise with the Sheriff offices and other role players
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Willingness to work overtime when required by operational demands.
Skills Required:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent administrative and organisational abilities.
- A dynamic and solutions-oriented mindset with sound problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to forge and maintain strong interpersonal relationships across teams and stakeholders.
Computer literacy/Technical
Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Working knowledge of DM11, Excalibur, OCS and Lexpro and will be advantageous.
Preferred Attributes:
Prior experience in foreclosure/secured asset litigation specifically. Familiarity with ABSA’s internal processes/documentation.
Title: Legal Secretary: Foreclosure Department
Company: Ergasia Placements
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
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