Key Facts

Remote From:

Africa

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Legal Support Audio Transcription Help Desk Support

Other Skills

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Microsoft Office
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Typing
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Multitasking
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Organizational Skills
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Detail Oriented
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Communication

Roles & Responsibilities

Located in Cape Town
Previous experience in legal support
Excellent command of English
Typing speed of 65+ wpm
Comfortable with Microsoft Office

Requirements:

Typing legal documents from dictation
Compiling court bundles and pleadings
Handling communication with clients
Organising schedules and meetings
Updating the case management system
Managing tasks independently

Remote Choice

About Remote Choice

Remote Choice is a recruitment organisation that helps businesses hire qualified staff based out in South Africa. We understand that finding the right employees for your business can be difficult, which is why we offer a bespoke service that takes care of everything for you. From sourcing candidates to conducting interviews, we'll make sure you find the perfect remote worker for your company. With years of experience in the industry, Remote Choice is the first choice for businesses to make sure they find the perfect match for each and every position. As you may know, businesses have been outsourcing more and more to South Africa in recent years, drawn by the country's large pool of talented professionals and the ever-changing view of remote working. Remote Choice are able to provide businesses with the staff they need at a fraction of the cost of hiring through your more traditional routes. Due to our extensive network in South Africa, we are able to find candidates with the right skills and experience for your requirements.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 2 - 10

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Job description

Are you an organised, fast-typing, detail-obsessed professional with a knack for multitasking? Our UK-based client is expanding their remote team and on the lookout for a capable Legal Support/ Legal Secretary superstar to join their Cape Town team.

In this role, you’ll support a team of UK-based legal professionals from a Personal Injury firm by handling a wide range of administrative tasks—becoming a critical behind-the-scenes contributor.

You'll be part of a collaborative team of secretaries, with access to structured workflows, digital systems, and plenty of training to help you thrive.

Requirements

Your Key Strengths

Located in Cape Town with a reliable remote working setup
Previous experience in a legal support, secretarial, or administrative role
Excellent command of English (written and spoken) with great grammar and spelling
Typing speed of 65+ words per minute (audio/digital transcription experience required)
Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and general IT systems
Friendly, patient, and professional communicator
Highly organised and able to juggle multiple tasks under tight deadlines

What You’ll Be Doing

Typing up legal documents and letters from digital dictation (audio files)
Compiling court bundles, pleadings, and structured case documents
Handling inbound and outbound communication with clients, barristers, and other stakeholders
Organising schedules, setting up meetings and legal conferences
Updating the case management system (Proclaim) to ensure accurate records
Managing tasks independently while remaining aligned with team priorities