Senior Litigation Secretary: Fast Dictation & Transcription

Hire Resolve; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Opportunity for permanent role

Exposure to a dynamic legal environment

Job summary

A reputable legal practice in Somerset West is urgently seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join their team. This role starts as a temporary placement aiming for a permanent position. Candidates should be highly competent in dictation typing, proofreading, and editing. Strong technical skills in MS Word and Outlook, along with a background in litigation and commercial law, are essential. Competitive salary of R20 000 – R30 000 is offered, with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Litigation and commercial law background required.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills essential.
• First-language English with strong matric results; tertiary language studies are advantageous.
• Strong technical skills, especially in MS Word and MS Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform fast and accurate dictation typing.
• Proofread, edit, and format legal documents.
• Assist with litigation and commercial legal work.
• Manage document formatting and cross-citations in MS Word.
• Schedule meetings and communicate via Outlook, Zoom, and MS Teams.
• Support transcription processes and ensure quality output.

Skills

Dictation typing

Proofreading

Editing

MS Word

MS Outlook

Zoom

MS Teams

Dragon Legal transcription

Philips Speech Exec Pro

Education

Strong matric results

Tertiary language studies

Tools

Dragon Legal transcription

Philips Speech Exec Pro

Job description

A reputable legal practice in Somerset West is urgently seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join their team. This role starts as a temporary placement aiming for a permanent position. Candidates should be highly competent in dictation typing, proofreading, and editing. Strong technical skills in MS Word and Outlook, along with a background in litigation and commercial law, are essential. Competitive salary of R20 000 – R30 000 is offered, with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.