SMI 19087 - Legal Secretary - Collections Litigation (Vehicle Asset Finance) | East Rand
Professional Career Services - Gauteng · Ekurhuleni (East Rand) · Up to R20 000 CTC per month, commensurate with exp
Posted 4 August 2026
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Ref: SMI 19087 - Legal Secretary – Collections Litigation (Vehicle Asset Finance) | East Rand
Employer Description
A well-established and reputable law firm based in the East Rand.
Duties & Responsibilities
Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Collections Litigation Department.
This role will provide dedicated support to a Litigation Attorney, with a primary focus on drafting and managing summons matters within a high-volume vehicle asset finance collections environment.
You will be responsible for
- Draft and prepare summonses and related litigation documents.
- Manage collections litigation files from inception to finalisation.
- Prepare default judgments, warrants and execution documentation.
- Liaise with clients, debtors, sheriffs, correspondents and attorneys.
- Monitor court deadlines and ensure compliance with Magistrates’ Court and High Court procedures.
- Maintain accurate electronic records and legal documentation.
- Attend to collections-related correspondence and reporting.
- Assist with vehicle repossession and enforcement processes.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualifications
- Matric (essential)
- Relevant legal secretarial qualification advantageous
Skills
The successful candidate will have
- 5–10 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary within a collections litigation environment.
- Proven experience in vehicle asset finance collections and recoveries.
- Strong knowledge of Magistrates’ Court and High Court litigation procedures.
- Experience drafting summonses, default judgments, warrants and related litigation documentation.
- Experience managing a high-volume litigation caseload.
- Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
- Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
- Experience working on Standard Bank Vehicle & Asset Finance collections portfolios (advantageous).
- Exposure to systems such as LegalSuite, CaseLines, Court Online, CACS and MyAttorney (advantageous).
- Immediate availability or a short notice period will be advantageous.
Package & Remuneration
Salary/Package
Up to R20 000 CTC per month, commensurate with experience