Senior Litigation Secretary

An established legal practice is urgently seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join their team. This role starts as a temporary placement with the intention to transition into a permanent position. The ideal candidate will be highly competent in dictation typing, with strong linguistic and editing abilities.

The firm is also exploring the integration of Dragon Legal transcription software
, which could evolve the role into one that focuses more on proofreading, editing, and formatting transcribed documents.

• Fast and accurate dictation typing
  .
• Proofreading, editing, and formatting legal documents.
• Assisting with litigation and commercial legal work.
• Managing document formatting, cross-citations, and tracked changes in MS Word.
• Scheduling and communication via Outlook, Zoom, and MS Teams.
• Supporting transcription processes and ensuring quality output.

• Litigation and commercial law background
  .
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills
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• First-language English with strong matric results; tertiary language studies advantageous.
• Strong technical skills
  , particularly in:
  • MS Word (track changes, formatting, citations).
  • MS Outlook (calendar management, read receipts).
  • Online meeting platforms (Zoom, MS Teams).
• Experience with Dragon Legal transcription and Philips Speech Exec Pro advantageous, but not essential.

• Competitive salary package in the range of R20 000 – R30 000 (negotiable for the right candidate).
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role after initial temporary placement.
• Exposure to a dynamic legal environment with potential to grow into a specialist role.

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to make a move, apply today to secure this exciting opportunity!

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