Legal Collections Secretary

Lynnwood, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Summary

A law firm based in Lynnwood, Pretoria is seeking an experienced Legal Collections Secretary to manage full-function legal debt collection matters within a busy legal practice. This position is ideal for a skilled legal support professional with strong experience in legal collections, debt recovery, body corporate levy collections, legal drafting, pleadings, and legal administration.

The successful candidate will be responsible for handling legal debt collection matters from start to finish, including drafting legal notices and pleadings, liaising with clients, and supporting the firm with professional secretarial and administrative duties. This opportunity is best suited to a candidate with recent experience in a law firm collections department who can work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

Matric / Grade 12
Afrikaans and English proficiency required due to client communication needs
2 to 3 years’ recent Legal Collections experience at a law firm is essential
Proven experience in full-function legal debt collection
Experience with Body Corporate Levy Collections highly preferred
Experience drafting legal notices and pleadings, including summonses, default judgments, warrants, and related legal documents
Computer literate in MS Office
Strong typing speed and accuracy
Experience with Ghost Practice, Legal Suite, or similar legal systems advantageous
Strong attention to detail, including grammar, case numbers, and legal accuracy
Strong communication skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced legal environment
Stable employment record with contactable references
Available to start as soon as possible

Skills / Competencies

Legal debt collection
Body corporate levy collections
Drafting legal notices and pleadings
Legal secretarial support
Legal administration and document management
Client liaison and communication
Attention to detail and legal accuracy
Fast and accurate typing
Case tracking and collections administration
Time management and deadline handling
Ability to work under pressure
Professional communication skills

Employment Information

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Lynnwood, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Employment Mode :

On-Site

Salary Range :

R12,000 – R17,000 gross per month, depending on relevant experience

Experience Level :

Mid

Application Closing Date :

12 April 2026

Additional Notes

Applicants should submit a detailed CV in Word or PDF format (not as a link) and include the following in their application:

Reference number: CR2819
Monthly gross salary expectation in line with the offered salary range
A recent photograph (optional but appreciated by the employer)
Contactable references and reference letters, if available

Additionally:

Please note that this position requires recent relevant legal collections experience within a law firm, specifically relating to legal debt collection and body corporate levy collections. Applications that do not meet the essential experience requirements may not be considered.