Temporary Legal Typist – Conveyancing (Umhlanga, Durban)

About the role

Our Durban‑based firm of Attorneys and Conveyancers is looking for a fluent, fast, and accurate Legal Typist on a temporary basis. You will produce property transfer, bond and litigation documents from dictation, working closely with attorneys and support staff to meet tight registration deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Type and format conveyancing documents such as deeds of transfer, bonds, cancellation and cession documents, offers to purchase and sale agreements.
• Prepare general legal correspondence, contracts, affidavits, pleadings and other attorney documents from dictation.
• Prepare documents for lodgement at the Deeds Office, ensuring compliance with formatting and registration requirements.
• Transcribe digital dictation quickly and accurately.
• Proofread for correct legal terminology, consistency of names, property descriptions and figures.
• Liaise with the conveyancing secretary on document status, corrections and outstanding requirements.
• Manage version control, diarise deadlines and maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems.

Required profile

• Fluent English with excellent written and spoken skills.
• Matric/Grade 12 certificate; legal secretarial qualification is advantageous.
• Previous experience as a legal typist in a conveyancing or attorneys’ practice strongly preferred.
• Fast and accurate typing speed of at least 60–80 wpm.
• Working knowledge of conveyancing terminology and Deeds Office requirements.
• High level of discretion and professionalism handling confidential client and financial information.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Experience with conveyancing software such as GhostConvey, StorLink or LexisConvey.