Job Description

Introduction
Are you a skilled South African Legal Secretary looking for international exposure from the comfort of your own home?
AGC Legal Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a prestigious, forward-thinking UK law firm to source top-tier South African legal talent. We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team remotely, providing high-level support to fee earners based in the United Kingdom.
This is a Remote Legal Secretary (UK Law Firm)owing you to work from anywhere in South Africa while earning a competitive salary. You will be fully integrated into the UK team, utilizing cloud-based technology to manage workflows seamlessly.
The Role
You will act as a key support pillar for a busy department (Litigation/Corporate/Conveyancing), ensuring that fee earners can focus on client delivery. Your day-to-day will mirror that of an in-office secretary, bridging the distance with excellent communication and digital efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Audio Typing & Transcription: High-volume digital dictation (BigHand or similar) with a focus on speed and accuracy.
Document Management: Formatting complex legal documents, creating bundles, and using "Track Changes" for agreement edits.
Diary & Inbox Management: Organising Outlook calendars for UK partners, scheduling Zoom/Teams meetings, and filtering client emails.
Client Onboarding: Assisting with AML (Anti-Money Laundering) checks, opening new files, and sending out client care letters.
Administrative Support: Billing assistance, expense reconciliations, and updating the Case Management System (CMS).
Requirements
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary.
Typing Speed: 50+ wpm with high accuracy (Audio typing experience is essential).
Tech-Savvy: You must be comfortable with cloud-based systems and remote communication tools (Zoom, MS Teams).
Connectivity: A stable, high-speed internet connection (fibre) and a dedicated home workspace are non-negotiable.
Legal secretarial qualification or equivalent advantageous.
Key competencies
Legal Secretarial Support
High attention to details
Document Formatting
Diary Management
Microsoft Word
Salary
Market related depending on experience.
Interested
International Experience: Gain exposure to UK legal systems and procedures.
Work-Life Balance: Eliminate the commute and work from home.
Competitive Remuneration: Earn a salary that benchmarks above the standard local market rate.
AGC Legal Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note that due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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