Legal Typist / Personal Assistant

Our client, a law firm in Johannesburg needs a Junior Legal Typist to join their team. The successful incumbent has to possess of the acquired skill of Touch Typing (a speed of 60 words per minute) as well as fulfill certain PA duties. 

Experience in the Legal Industry as a Legal Typist is not required but will be advantageous. 

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Email Management, highlighting urgent emails to the Director as well as responding on his behalf 
• Touch Typing and typing as dictated to
• Diary Management and booking appointments
• Live minute taking on a big screen 
• You will be privy to some financial information and will have to handle the information with care and discretion

Experience and Qualifications:

• Matric
• PA/Secretarial/Legal Admin or equivalent certification will be advantageous

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Technologically equipped
• Confidence to type infront of an audience as well as to ask for confirmation or clarifications within consultations
• A sense of urgency and understanding of time management

NB - Applicants please note

Please note that we use Ditto to track and manage applications and can only accept online applications. If you are unable to apply through the link provided, please upload your CV to our website under VACANCIES. If the vacancy doesn't appear on the website, the position is no longer available.

The advertised salary range is merely a guideline in terms of the level of candidates required and it remains the prerogative of our client to offer a candidate any market-related salary in line with qualifications, skills, and level of experience.