Junior Attorney

Deka Minas Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg seeks a dedicated Junior Attorney with 2–3 years of post-admission experience. The ideal candidate will excel in Municipal Debt Recoveries and Civil Litigation, demonstrating strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. This role requires the ability to manage multiple cases independently while adhering to service level agreements and legal milestones.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years post-admission legal practice experience.
• Proven experience in Municipal Debt Legal Recoveries.

Responsibilities

• Handle Municipal Debt Recoveries, Civil and Commercial Litigation.
• Manage multiple legal matters independently.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Admitted Attorney

Tools

Legal Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and results-driven Junior Attorney to join our Germiston office. The ideal candidate will be an admitted legal practitioner with 2–3 years of post-admission experience, particularly within the areas of Municipal Debt Recoveries, Civil and Commercial Litigation, and Municipal Litigation. This role requires a proactive individual who can handle pressure, manage multiple matters independently, and deliver work aligned with our service level agreements and legal milestones.

Key Requirements :

Admitted Attorney with 2–3 years’ post-admission legal practice experience.

Computer literate with strong working knowledge of legal software and Microsoft Office.

Proven experience in Municipal Debt Legal Recoveries.

In-depth understanding of the National Credit Act.

Solid experience in General Civil and Commercial Litigation, including Magistrates Court and High Court procedures.

Strong understanding of Municipal Litigation processes, including :

Section 129 Notices

Drafting and Issuing Summons

Applying for Default Judgments

Execution processes (Warrant of Execution, Attachments, etc.)

Awareness and appreciation of key milestones and SLA compliance.

Must be hardworking, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Personal Attributes :

Strong attention to detail

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines

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