Legal Secretary – Remote for UK Personal Injury Firm

About the role

Provide essential remote support to UK‑based fee earners at an established personal injury firm. You will help keep caseloads running efficiently while working from a professional home office in Cape Town.

Key responsibilities

• Produce high‑quality documents from audio and digital dictation.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal correspondence and documents.
• Manage communications with clients, courts, and counsel via email and telephone.
• Coordinate diaries, schedule meetings, and organise appointments.
• Assist with court bundles, legal schedules, and case documentation.
• Track and report on work output on a monthly basis.

Required profile

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

Required skills

• Dictaphone typing

What we offer

• Remote work within a collaborative, supportive team.
• Exposure to a UK legal environment and international best practices.
• A fast‑paced role offering variety and responsibility.