ADMITTED ATTORNEY with more than 1 year post-admission experience

Attorneys.co.za; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A South African law firm in Pretoria is seeking an Admitted Attorney with over 1 year of post-admission experience. The ideal candidate will have proven litigation skills, managing cases independently from inception to finalisation. Strong administrative and organisational abilities, as well as fluency in Afrikaans and Portuguese, will be advantageous. The position starts on May 1, 2026, or possibly sooner. Application requirements include a cover letter, detailed CV, and academic transcripts.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• More than 1 year post‑admission experience required.
• Strong experience in family, commercial, criminal, and labour litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal matters independently from inception to finalisation.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, and heads of argument.
• Conduct client consultations and manage ongoing files.

Skills

Litigation

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Compliance skills

Fluency in Afrikaans

Fluency in Portuguese

Education

LLB degree

Matric certificate

Job description

ADMITTED ATTORNEY with more than 1 year post-admission experience

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• More than 1 year post‑admission experience
• Proven litigation experience (Magistrates’ Court & High Court)
• Ability to manage matters independently from inception to finalisation
• Fluency in Afrikaans and Portuguese will be considered an added advantage
• Strong administrative, organisational and compliance skills
• Stable employment record with contactable references
• Valid driver’s licence
• Based in Pretoria

Experience Required

• Administration of deceased estates and trusts
• Family, commercial, criminal and labour litigation
• Court appearances, trials, applications, and opposed matters
• Drafting pleadings, affidavits and heads of argument
• Client consultations and ongoing file management

Additional Exposure

• Cross-border and international matters
• Immigration, legalisation, apostilles and document authentication

Commencement: 01 May 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Applications must include a cover letter, detailed CV, a copy of the applicant’s matric certificate and results, the LLB degree certificate and full university academic transcript. Incomplete applications will not be considered.