Admitted Attorney - Specialisation In Family Law

Bridgena Barnard & Associates; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Cape Town is seeking an Admitted Attorney specializing in Family Law. The role involves handling various legal cases and providing comprehensive legal support to clients. Ideal candidates should have the necessary qualifications and a passion for aiding families through legal challenges. This is a permanent position aimed at mid-career professionals with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney eligible to work in Cape Town City Bowl.
• Passionate about helping client families.
• Able to manage existing client files and cases.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases related to Family Law.
• Provide legal advice and support to clients.
• Draft legal documents and contracts.

Skills

Divorce and Separation

Legal advice

Court attendance

Education

Admitted Attorney, Family Law

Post Graduate Degrees

Under Graduate Degrees

Tools

Industry-specific legal software

Job description

Admitted Attorney - Specialisation in Family Law
Report to: Manager
Seniority Level: Mid Career (4 - 6 yrs exp)
Region: Western Cape
Type: Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handle cases related to Family Law (Existing client files)
• Provide legal advice and support to clients
• Attend court hearings and proceedings
• Draft legal documents and contracts
• Liaise with other stakeholders pertaining to cases
• Child Custody and Guardianship
• Child Support and Maintenance
• Domestic Violence and Protection Orders
• Adoption and Surrogacy
• Paternity
• Relocation and Child Abduction

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney, Family Law
• Eligible to work in Cape Town City Bowl
• Knowledge of software utilized in the industry essential
• Passionate for the course to help client families
• Existing files and cases – able to close and work on them ASAP
• Qualification Types: Post Graduate Degrees, Under Graduate Degrees
• Skills: Divorce and Separation
• Sectors: Legal
• Functions: Lawyer / ATTORNEY