Legal Typist (Transcription)

A corporate legal department in Alberton needs strong legal admin so the attorneys can focus on the law. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The work is in Alberton, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Handle incoming calls and give clients straightforward progress updates
• Capture payments and update debtor balances on collection matters
• Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
• Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements
• Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines

• Discreet with confidential client information
• Understanding of court rules and deadlines
• Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting
• At least 2 years in a law firm or legal department
• Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice

• Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress
• Experience with the Master's Office for estates

• Close-to-transport offices in city centres
• Office hours with no weekend work
• Study assistance for LLB or paralegal courses

• Proofread your application twice; law firms treat a single typo as a warning sign for legal admin posts.
• Include your typing speed; many firms test it on the day of the interview.