Legal Typist (Transcription)

Draft, file, track and follow up: that's your week at a corporate legal department in Gqeberha. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The site is in Gqeberha; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Capture payments and update debtor balances on collection matters
• Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
• Keep personal information in files secure under POPIA
• Collate and index court bundles and discovery files
• Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines
• Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations

• Matric plus a legal secretary or paralegal qualification
• Organised under pressure from several attorneys
• Experience on legal software such as LegalSuite, AJS or GhostPractice
• Understanding of court rules and deadlines
• Fast, accurate typing and strong Word formatting

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

• Office hours with no weekend work
• Study assistance for LLB or paralegal courses
• Year-end bonus at many firms

• 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.