Pretoria: Brooklyn Litigation Typist posted by Oostelike Personeel Konsultante

About the Role

The Brooklyn Litigation Typist is a permanent, full-time position at Oostelike Personeel Konsultante. As a litigation typist, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to attorneys and staff in preparing legal documents, managing court files, and ensuring compliance with court rules.

Key Responsibilities

• Transcribe dictation (audio and/or digital) from attorneys, including correspondence, memoranda, legal briefs, pleadings, affidavits, witness statements, and legal opinions.
• Copy-type and format a wide variety of legal documents, ensuring all adhere to professional standards, firm styles, and specific court rules (e.g., formatting, margins, font size).
• Draft and edit routine legal forms, notices, and correspondence (e.g., demand letters, payment arrangements, court notices).
• Proofread all transcribed and prepared documents for accuracy, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proper legal terminology before presentation or filing.
• Convert, manipulate, and manage document formats (e.g., Word to PDF, comparing versions/redlining).
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive client and legal information.

Requirements

• Typing speed & accuracy: Excellent typing skills with a high degree of accuracy and a minimum speed of 45 to 60 words per minute (WPM).
• Technical proficiency: Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook), including experience with styles, macros, and advanced document formatting.
• Legal knowledge: Working knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents (e.g., pleadings, motions, affidavits), and basic litigation procedures. Familiarity with specific court rules is a strong advantage.
• Transcription: Proven ability to accurately transcribe complex dictation from audio files/dictating machines.
• Attention to detail: Exceptional attention to detail for proofreading and ensuring compliance with court rules and formatting requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Grade 12 / Matric Certificate).
• Proven experience in typing and clerical work, with a strong preference for experience in a legal, collections, or administrative environment.

Salary & Benefits

• R18 000 – R20 000 per annum.
• Overtime may be required depending on the litigation docket and urgent deadlines.

How to Apply

Register your CV on our database: .za

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