Estate & Fiduciary Attorney Associate

Dixie Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services team in Johannesburg is seeking a Fiduciary Associate who can combine technical accuracy with a people-focused approach. The successful candidate will draft and manage Wills and deceased estates, support clients with empathy, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders involved. This role requires an LLB and admitted attorney status, experience with estate administration software, and strong organisational skills. Join a team where professionalism and attention to detail are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must hold an LLB degree and be an admitted attorney in South Africa.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office is required, experience with estate administration software preferred.
• Highly organised and detail-driven, able to manage multiple steps accurately.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review Wills, Living Wills, Letters of Wishes, and related documents.
• Support clients in meetings and explain processes clearly.
• Manage deceased estates from initial instruction to finalisation.
• Communicate with beneficiaries, executors, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and review legal documents and accounts.
• Assist with trust administration and general fiduciary tasks.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Technical accuracy

Education

LLB and admitted attorney (South Africa)

Tools

Estate administration software (LegalEase / LexisNexis)

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

A leading financial services team in Johannesburg is seeking a Fiduciary Associate who can combine technical accuracy with a people-focused approach. The successful candidate will draft and manage Wills and deceased estates, support clients with empathy, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders involved. This role requires an LLB and admitted attorney status, experience with estate administration software, and strong organisational skills. Join a team where professionalism and attention to detail are highly valued.