Lorelei Echo

Dedicated Senior Legal Secretary with over 6 years of experience in banking litigation, insolvency, commercial litigation, debt recovery and general litigation support. Experienced in managing matters from inception to finalisation, including drafting legal documentation, preparing court applications, briefing counsel, liaising with clients, sheriffs and correspondent attorneys, and managing matters on CaseLines and Court Online. Proficient in various legal and banking platforms including GhostPractice, OCS, DM11, Lexpro, MyAttorney and ABSA banking systems.

Recognised for strong organisational abilities, attention to detail, deadline-driven performance and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment. Currently seeking a Senior Legal Secretary, Legal Operations Assistant, Executive PA or Practice Administration position where extensive litigation and banking recoveries experience can contribute to a high-performing legal team.

Litigation Secretary at DELBERG ATTORNEYS (2025-09 – Present)

• Managing defended and undefended banking litigation matters from inception to finalisation.
• Handling insolvency and debt recovery matters.
• Managing ABSA BBS, BBO and Vehicle Asset Finance (VAF) portfolios.
• Handling MFC Nedbank defended matters and FFS Finance South Africa matters.
• Drafting and issuing Section 129 Notices, Letters of Demand and Sheriff Instructions.
• Drafting Simple Summonses, Combined Summonses, Notices, Notices of Motion and related legal documentation.
• Preparing and processing Default Judgment Applications and obtaining set down dates.
• Assisting with Summary Judgment Applications and Opposed Rescission Applications.
• Preparing briefs to Counsel and coordinating court appearances.
• Managing matters on CaseLines and Court Online and obtaining hearing dates.
• Liaising with Sheriffs, Correspondent Attorneys, Counsel and Clients regarding the progress of matters.
• Conducting client consultations and attending to legal correspondence.
• Processing fees, disbursements and payment requisitions on GhostPractice.
• Utilising banking platforms including OCS and DM11.
• Managing High Court and Magistrates' Court litigation matters.
• Maintaining attorney diaries and monitoring critical litigation deadlines.
• Working independently while collaborating effectively within a legal team environment.
• Coordinating service of documents through courier services and sheriffs.

Litigation Secretary / Personal Assistant at HB MAPEKULA ATTORNEYS INCORPORATED (2023-09 – 2025-09)

• Provided litigation and administrative support to attorneys across various legal matters.
• Drafted legal documentation including Summonses, Notices, Section 129 Notices, Letters of Demand, Practice Notes and Heads of Argument.
• Prepared Default Judgment Applications and other court documentation.
• Assisted with Bail Applications, Bail on New Facts and Leave to Appeal matters.
• Managed matters in the Magistrates' Court, High Court and Supreme Court of Appeal.
• Liaised with Sheriffs, Messengers, Advocates and Correspondent Attorneys.
• Prepared briefs to Counsel and organised court documentation.
• Managed files on Lexpro and captured billing entries.
• Created matters and obtained hearing dates on CaseLines and Court Online.
• Performed dictaphone typing including transcripts and cross-examinations.
• Managed attorney diaries and assisted with general office administration.

Litigation Secretary (Banking & Commercial Law) at VEZI & DE BEER ATTORNEYS (2021-08 – 2023-03)

• Drafted Summary Judgment and Default Judgment Applications.
• Handled banking litigation matters including Vehicle Asset Finance, Business Lending and Personal Lending matters.
• Worked on Home Loan and SPV matters.
• Created matters on CaseLines and obtained hearing dates.
• Worked daily on banking platforms including OCS and MyAttorney.
• Managed files on GhostPractice including billing entries.
• Liaised with advocates, clients and correspondent attorneys.
• Prepared briefs to Counsel and organised court bundles.
• Assisted with commercial litigation and banking recoveries matters.

Assistant to Insurance Department / Bookkeeping at MACS PATEL ACCOUNTANTS (2017-09 – 2021-06)

• Reconciled financial records and maintained accurate documentation.
• Prepared financial reports and summaries.
• Assisted with bookkeeping and administrative tasks.
• Maintained organised filing systems.
• Assisted with client administration and office support functions.

Part-Time Assistant at DA SILVA PHARMACY (2012 – 2015)

• Assisted customers and provided administrative support.
• Maintained filing systems and stock organisation.
• Assisted with general office and customer service duties.

Matric – Emmanuel Christian School (2014)