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Legal Typist (Transcription)

How2Apply Talent Network

Bellville, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Full-time Legal

R18 250 – R24 500/month

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Job Description

Draft, file, track and follow up: that's your week at a debt counselling firm in Bellville. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Bellville. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations
Open new matters and do conflict checks on the practice system
Type and format letters, notices and affidavits from dictation or drafts
Collect documents for estates, such as death certificates and bank statements
Capture payments and update debtor balances on collection matters
Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines

You'll need

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

Helpful, not essential

NCR debt counsellor course
Paralegal diploma or LLB studies in progress
Experience with the Master's Office for estates

What's in it for you

Year-end bonus at many firms
Close-to-transport offices in city centres
Office hours with no weekend work

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Bellville really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: legal secretary or paralegal certificate plus typing speed certificate if you have one.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Bellville; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

Name the legal software and the type of matters you handled in the first lines of your CV.
Proofread your application twice; law firms treat a single typo as a warning sign for legal admin posts.