Legal Secretary: Foreclosure Department

About the position

My Client, an established Law Firm based in Pretoria East, is looking for a Legal Secretary for the 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.

EE Preferred 
Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants must have a minimum of 4–6 years’ litigation experience in banking matters, managing high-volume caseloads (±20 matters daily) with
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of DM11, Excalibur, OCS and Lexpro will be advantageous.
• Prior experience in foreclosure/secured asset litigation specifically. Familiarity with ABSA’s internal processes/documentation.

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.

Desired Skills:

• Legal Secretary
• Foreclosure
• ABSA
• Section 129
• Sheriff offices
• DM11

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Pension Fund
• Medical Insurance
• Bonuses