Legal Secretary / Legal PA - UK Personal Injury Law Firm

About the role

An established and growing UK Personal Injury law firm is looking for an experienced, highly organised Legal Secretary / Legal PA to join its expanding legal support team. The position is currently fully remote, though it may later require working from a Cape Town office. It suits a Cape Town-based candidate who wants to work directly with UK-based Fee Earners and gain international legal experience.

Key responsibilities

• Produce accurate legal documents and correspondence from dictaphone recordings and digital audio files
• Type, format and proofread legal correspondence, reports and documentation
• Provide secretarial support to multiple UK-based Fee Earners
• Manage diaries, appointments and meeting schedules
• Liaise with clients, courts, counsel and other parties
• Assist with court bundles, legal schedules and case documentation
• Manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA in a law firm
• Proven dictaphone/audio typing experience (essential)
• Must be based in Cape Town, South Africa
• Background in Personal Injury, Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims or litigation is particularly encouraged

Required skills

• Excellent typing speed, accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documentation
• Strong Microsoft Word skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work independently in a remote team

What we offer

• Work with an established and growing UK law firm
• Valuable international legal experience alongside experienced UK legal professionals
• A varied role with opportunities to develop your skills