Jnr Litigation Attorney

Our client, a well-established and respected law firm based in Somerset West, offering professional legal services across various sectors is on the hunt for a Jnr Litigation Attorney, or recently Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 1 - 2 years’ experience to join their team. If you are looking for a practice offering the opportunity to train in a professional working environment with exposure to various aspects of law (deceased estates, conveyancing, commercial law and curatorship), then this is the perfect place for you.

**_Responsibilities: _**

Drafting of legal documentation

Court appearances

Filing, issuing and serving of legal documents when required

You will be responsible for: Consultations with clients and advocates, managing case files, court attendance. Drafting and general admin

Provide effective and high-quality legal advice (including opinions) to all key stakeholders within the business including advice on all applicable contracts required for operation of the business

Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of legal advice

Respond and resolve ad hoc legal queries timeously and effectively

Instruct external legal counsel where necessary and co-ordinate all legal matters which require external legal assistance

Draft and review sensitive and high-value legal agreements and documentation (including policies) necessary for business operations ensuring compliance with all in-country legislation

Assist with the safe storage of all hard and soft copies of sensitive and high-value legal agreements and documentation within area of responsibility

Work with the legal team members, relevant stakeholders and external service providers in identifying and managing potential legal risk

Assist with the proactively build positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders

Communicate the process and timeframes for requests to all internal and external stakeholders effectively and constructively

Update internal and external stakeholders regularly and ensure required turnaround times are met

**_Education: _**

Matric

Completed B. Com (LLB)

Admission as an attorney of the High Court (Essential) / Newly Admitted

Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English)

Computer literacy (MS Office), LexisNexis & Lexpro

Experience with: Divorce & Maintenance, Litigation, Debt Collecting & Contracts will be adv.

**_Skills: _**

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Confident, energetic, and motivated

Confidentiality is very important

Strong administrative skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Well spoken, presentable and an eagerness to learn

Hardworking Team player, work independently, positive attitude, enthusiastic, ability to multi-task and prioritize work, attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Excellent work ethic

Ability to deliver high quality work

Ability to demonstrate initiative and pro-activity;
Highest work standards with a strong service orientation - a “client first” culture.

Have a valid driver’s license

We want individuals who can combine an impressive academic track record with excellent technical skills. But personal qualities are also important to us, so we’re only interested in people who can bring clarity to complex situations, are committed to excellence, and are good problem solvers. We also want people who are comfortable working in diverse teams where friendship is valued.

**Salary**: R15,000.00 - R25,000.00 per month