Junior Associate Attorney: Litigation & Corporate Start

Johan Coetzee Incorporated; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Johan Coetzee Incorporated in Edenvale seeks an attorney to handle core responsibilities including legal research, drafting pleadings, and representing clients in lower courts. The role requires SA LLB and admission as an attorney, with 1 year post-admission experience preferred; newly admitted attorneys are welcome.

Candidate must be computer literate, possess a valid driver’s license, and have knowledge of bail applications and criminal proceedings. Proximity to Edenvale is an advantage.

Qualifications

• LLB degree and SA admission as attorney required.
• 1 year post-admission experience preferred; new attorneys welcome.
• Must be computer literate and legally proficient.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft opinions and memoranda.
• Draft pleadings, contracts, affidavits, legal correspondence and reports.
• Represent clients in lower courts, attend mediations and consultations.
• Liaise with clients to gather facts and provide updates.
• Assist in case management and coordinate with advocates.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting & documentation

Oral & written communication

Time management

Ethical judgment

Education

LLB degree from a recognized SA university

Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

1 year post-admission experience preferred; new attorneys welcome

Tools

Computer literacy

Valid driver\'s license

Knowledge of bail applications and appearances in criminal proceedings

Job description

Johan Coetzee Incorporated in Edenvale seeks an attorney to handle core responsibilities including legal research, drafting pleadings, and representing clients in lower courts. The role requires SA LLB and admission as an attorney, with 1 year post-admission experience preferred; newly admitted attorneys are welcome.

Candidate must be computer literate, possess a valid driver’s license, and have knowledge of bail applications and criminal proceedings. Proximity to Edenvale is an advantage.