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LEGAL COLLECTIONS AND LITIGATION SECRETARY Jobs in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape at MANILAL BREWIS ATTORNEYS
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LAW FIRM SEEKING LEGAL COLLECTIONS AND LITIGATION SECRETARY
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
START DATE: THIS POSITION MUST BE FILLED IMMEDIATELY
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Oversee the legal recovery process for various collections matters in-line with the attorneys mandated expectations.
– Open new collections and correspondent files, ensuring that same is attended to accurately and with urgency.
– Attend to the billing on all matters in-line with the respective client’s service level agreement and with the guidance and approval of the attorney.
– Prepare and review legal documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
– Work closely with legal counsel, external credit controllers of various clients and execute recovery efforts.
– Analyse handover information, financial data, and legal documents to make informed decisions.
– Determine which accounts should be pursued autonomously, and which should be handed to the attorney for their further input and analysis.
– Discuss arrear status with debtors and advise them of their arrear accounts and encourage them to settle.
– Maintain a diary system.
– The internal database, must be always kept up to date and any outstanding information must be inputted so as to ensure a high standard of data is maintained.
– All invoices must be timeously processed and approved by the attorney and monthly reports for all respective clients must be maintained.
– Act as client liaison ensuring that all correspondence received is attended to and in the event that same is to be escalated to the attorney same is to be attended to timeously.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
– Strong command of Magistrates Court Collections processes
-Proven experience in legal recoveries for a period in excess of 3 years;
– Proficiency in legal drafting;
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
– Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities;
– Grade 12 High School Diploma;
– Diploma or Degree is advantageous but not a requirement;
– Good time management capabilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
COLLECTIONS AND RECOVERIES LITIGATION: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: LEGAL COLLECTIONS AND LITIGATION SECRETARY
Company: MANILAL BREWIS ATTORNEYS
Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
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