Professional Assistant - Home Loans Foreclosures

About the role

Our client, a well‑established law firm specialising in property and foreclosure matters, is looking for a Professional Assistant to join its Home Loans Foreclosures department in Pretoria. This senior‑level position will lead a team of seven, including Candidate Attorneys, a Professional Assistant and Legal Secretaries.

Key responsibilities

• Team Leadership – manage and supervise the Default Judgment Team.
• Case Management – oversee foreclosure matters from initiation to judgment, ensuring compliance with Standard Bank requirements.
• Workflow Oversight – handle a high‑volume caseload in a pressurised environment and meet strict deadlines.
• Legal Drafting – draft, review and finalise foreclosure pleadings, applications and supporting documents.
• Client Liaison – communicate with Standard Bank and other stakeholders, providing updates and resolving queries.
• Reporting – report directly to the Director and Senior Partner on performance, case progress and operational challenges.
• Mentorship – guide Candidate Attorneys and junior staff, fostering professional growth.
• Compliance – ensure all matters adhere to legal, regulatory and client‑specific requirements.

Required profile

• LLB degree and admission as an Attorney.
• Minimum three years’ experience in Home Loans Foreclosures.
• Strong technical knowledge of foreclosure processes and procedures.
• Proven ability to lead a team in a demanding environment.

What we offer

• CTC between R20,000 and R30,000 per month, dependent on experience.
• Commission earning potential.