Legal Secretary (Stellenbosch)

The position will be responsible for the following:

• Conduct pre-legal collections via phone and email in a professional and compliant manner
• Engage with business clients to negotiate payment arrangements and settlements
• Analyze accounts and recommend escalations to legal action when necessary
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and follow-ups
• Liaise with internal legal teams, attorneys, and financial institutions
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and banking regulations
• Prioritize workflow and manage multiple accounts effectively

• Minimum: Grade 12 (matric)
• Preferred: Diploma or certificate in legal administration or related field
• Experience: 3–5 years as a legal secretary in collections, with prior knowledge of:
• Legal collections and foreclosures
• Asset-based legal collections and recoveries
• Business banking product collections

• ✅ Multilingual – ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred

• ✅ Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written

• ✅ High attention to detail – ensuring accuracy in documentation and client interactions

• ✅ Strong organizational skills – able to manage workload efficiently

• ✅ Ability to prioritize tasks – handling multiple cases effectively

Posted on 28 Apr 09:22, Closing date 8 May