Role overview

Qualifications

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary (personal injury experience required)
Strong dictaphone typing skills with excellent accuracy and speed
Clear and professional English communication skills (written and verbal)
Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and formatting skills

Responsibilities

Producing high-quality documents through audio and digital dictation
Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal correspondence and documents
Managing communications with clients, courts, and counsel via email and telephone
Coordinating diaries, scheduling meetings, and organising appointments

Key facts

Remote from: Africa
Full time
Legal Secretary
English

Hard skills

Legal Correspondence Business Communication Organizational Structure

Other skills

Detail Oriented
Multitasking

About the company

Remote Choice

Staffing & Recruiting

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.

Company details

IndustryStaffing & Recruiting

Company size2 - 10

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Job description

Legal Secretary (Personal Injury Firm) – Cape Town Based

Our UK-based client is growing their Legal Secretary team and is looking for talented individuals in Cape Town to join them remotely. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an established UK personal injury firm.

If you’re a detail-driven legal secretary who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and being a key support to multiple stakeholders, this role offers both structure and variety.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll provide essential remote support to UK-based Fee Earners, helping keep their caseloads running efficiently and professionally. Your responsibilities will include:

Producing high-quality documents through audio and digital dictation
Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal correspondence and documents
Managing communications with clients, courts, and counsel via email and telephone
Coordinating diaries, scheduling meetings, and organising appointments
Assisting with court bundles, legal schedules, and case documentation
Tracking and reporting on your work output on a monthly basis

What’s in it for you

Work remotely while being part of a collaborative, supportive team
Gain exposure to a UK legal environment and international best practices
A fast-paced role that offers variety and responsibility

What we’re looking for

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary (personal injury experience required)
Strong dictaphone typing skills with excellent accuracy and speed
Clear and professional English communication skills (written and verbal)
Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and formatting skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across several Fee Earners
Comfortable using legal systems and digital tools
A reliable internet connection and a professional home working setup
Must be based in Cape Town, South Africa