Paralegal

MacRobert Attorneys is looking for a Paralegal in the Financial Recoveries Department of our Pretoria Branch.

• Knowledge of defended litigation processes and legal administration
• Understanding of court procedures, legal documentation and litigation timelines
• Strong administrative skills and process-driven individual
• Attention to detail and meticulous
• Able to effectively work within a team
• Experience working in a high-pressure, volumous environment
• Experience using Excalibur is advantageous

• Assist with defended matters from inception to finalisation.
• Liaise and correspond with debtors, defendants, and defendants' attorneys.
• Draft Acknowledgements of Debt (AODs), settlement agreements, and negotiation correspondence.
• Assist with and monitor the litigation process following the filing of a defence.
• Process and manage invoicing relating to defended matters.
• Compile weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly defended matter reports for submission to clients.
• Follow up with the correspondent attorneys and the Sheriffs for urgent instructions.
• Assist the lead administrators on various admin tasks.
• Assist the Attorney in answering emails from the Defendant's Attorneys.
• Attend to general administrative and litigation-related support functions as required.