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Job Title: Legal Transcriptionist

Location: Remote
Start Date: Immediate
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)


Job Summary:

The Legal Transcriptionist will manage legal transcriptions and draft professional communications, ensuring all documents are accurately prepared and correctly stored within LEAP Legal Software, which will be the primary system used.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Legal transcription with high attention to detail
  • Drafting and proofreading legal correspondence
  • Formatting documents to firm standards
  • Correct filing and document management within LEAP

Qualifications:
  • 2+ years' experience in legal transcription or a similar legal support role
  • Experience using LEAP Legal Software (essential)
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to commence immediately

Future Scope (as required):
  • Legal research and discovery
  • Drafting pleadings, affidavits, briefs, and case summaries
  • Filing new matters and court correspondence
  • Managing billables and electronic filing systems
  • Calendar management, inbox monitoring, and general legal administration

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following to kaye@yorkhamilton.com and use the email subject "Applicant: Legal Transcriptionist"
  • Updated resume
  • Cover letter
  • 1-minute Introduction Video
  • Photo of work set up at home
  • Screenshot of laptop specs and speedtest
*Note: incomplete applications will not be considered


Pre-hiring Requirements: (Not mandatory at this stage, but great to have ready)

To help us move quickly through the hiring process, it would be beneficial if you already have the following available or prepared:
  • 3 Character references (should be your current / previous lead or manager)
  • Valid copy of NBI Clearance (for Filipino candidates)
  • Valid copy of Police Clearance Certificate (for non-Filipino candidates)
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