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Legal Typist (Transcription)

How2Apply Talent Network

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Legal

R21 000 – R28 250/month

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Job Description

An estates and trusts company in Stellenbosch needs strong legal admin so the attorneys can focus on the law. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

Home base is an estates and trusts company on the Stellenbosch side of Western Cape.

What your day looks like

Prepare section 129 notices and default judgment applications
Diarise court dates, prescription dates and filing deadlines
Manage the attorney's diary and book consultations
Prepare fee notes and draft invoices for review
Collate and index court bundles and discovery files

You'll need

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

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Stellenbosch really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): typing speed certificate if you have one, legal secretary or paralegal certificate plus references from attorneys you worked for.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Stellenbosch; 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

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