Commercial Attorney

7 months ago

Sandton, South Africa Kisch IP Full time

**Overview**

**Minimum required experience and competencies**:

- Completed B Com Law or B Com LLB with 2 years of Clerkship;
- Admitted Attorney;
- Knowledge and understanding of Commercial and Corporate law is essential;
- 3 years’ post-admission experience in Commercial department a must;
- Experience with High Court litigation and contract drafting a must;
- Experience in IP law firm will be advantageous;
- Fully computer literate on Ms Office (Knowledge of Patricia will be advantageous);
- Excellent written & oral communication skills and good command of English;
- Must be able to multi-task;
- Able to work independently;
- Deadline driven;
- Good team player;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Personal development abilities;
- Client focused;
- Good negotiation skills;
- Able to maintain an orderly working environment;
- Punctual and reliable;
- Good work ethic.

**Key responsibilities and duties**:
The duties and responsibilities of the Commercial Associate will include, but not be limited to:

- Accurate recording of billable and non-billable attendances;
- Accurate and frequent invoicing;
- Accurate compilation of comprehensive commercial quotations;
- Ensuring that trust funds are requested from clients and that existing trust accounts are managed properly;
- Ensuring that all litigation notices and pleadings are properly diarised and managed;
- Preparation of client engagement letter & Power of Attorney once litigation is confirmed and arrange for deposit;
- Ensuring accurate and timeous drafting or reviewing of all legal documents i.e. contracts, agreements and letters of demand;
- Ensuring accurate and timeous briefing of counsel and relevant third parties and ensure adequate pre-consultation preparation;
- Ensuing that files are managed efficiently (Company files, client files, counsel files and court copies);
- Adhering to FICA requirements and ensuring that the relevant documentation is completed accurately;
- Ensuring that all client queries are acknowledged immediately and resolved timeously including invoice queries and other general queries;
- Updating clients and all other relevant parties on a regular basis regarding the status of matters/ instructions or queries;
- Ensuring that legal advice and knowledge is sound and competent;
- Ensure billing requirements for specific clients are adhered to in accordance with client's instructions;
- Ensuring fees are reported timeously and monthly target is met;
- Ensuring effective management of debtors i.e., when working on a file determining whether there is an outstanding account and following up for payment;
- Ensuring timeous capturing of disbursements;
- Compile portfolio reports and audit clients’ businesses in search of new instructions;
- Contributing to internal and external marketing activities and practice growth strategies i.e., presenting at client breakfast seminars, educational seminars for clients on industry developments;
- Enhance existing and potential client relations by identifying and attending networking opportunities i.e., expos, local conference, workshops etc.;
- Complying with ISO procedures, including reporting of mistakes and implementation of corrective measures.

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