Admitted Attorney

Werfnet; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Werfnet in Randburg is seeking a Junior Attorney / Recently Admitted Attorney to join a growing team. The role focuses on community schemes and property management, managing external attorneys, debt collection, and drafting various legal documents. Travel to sites and meetings with trustees and agents are required.

Strong drafting, research, and communication skills are essential. The successful candidate must be admitted to the High Court of SA (or recently admitted), hold a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, or recently admitted.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee external attorneys and legal processes.
• Handle in-house debt collection matters and legal debtor management.
• Provide legal guidance and support to community schemes.
• Draft and review legal documents including contracts, SLAs, employment agreements, conduct rules, CSOS applications and related correspondence.
• Attend meetings with trustees, managing agents and external attorneys.
• Travel to sites and attend AGMs/SGMs.
• Assist with dispute resolution and general legal advisory services.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Legal drafting

Research and analysis

Tools

MS Word

Job description

VACANCY: JUNIOR ATTORNEY / RECENTLY ADMITTED ATTORNEY

Join a Growing Team

A well-established property management company is seeking a motivated, professional, and detail-oriented Junior Attorney / Recently Admitted Attorney to join their growing team based in Sundowner, Randburg.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a young legal professional looking to gain hands-on experience within the community schemes and property management sector while working closely with trustees, managing agents, and external legal teams.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for, inter alia:

• Managing and overseeing external attorneys and legal processes;
• Handling in-house debt collection matters and legal debtor management;
• Providing legal guidance and support to community schemes;
• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation, including:
  • Contracts;
  • Service Level Agreements;
  • Employment Agreements;
  • Conduct Rules;
  • CSOS Applications; and
  • Various legal correspondence and related documents;
• Attending meetings with trustees, managing agents, and external attorneys;
• Travelling to sites and attending Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Special General Meetings (SGMs);
• Assisting with dispute resolution and general legal advisory services within the community schemes environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, or recently admitted;
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable motor vehicle (non-negotiable);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal abilities;
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills;
• Ability to work independently, within a team, and directly with clients;
• Strong legal drafting, research, and analytical skills.

Advantageous Experience

Previous experience within the community schemes industry — including portfolio management, levy collections, or community schemes advisory — will be advantageous, but is not essential for this junior position.

What They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• Professional and driven;
• Solution-oriented;
• Able to manage pressure and deadlines effectively;
• Confident in dealing with clients and stakeholders;
• Eager to grow within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.