Remote Junior Associate: Diverse Practice & Mentorship

Benita Ardenbaum Attorneys - Family & Divorce Law Specialists

Durban

Remote

ZAR 420,000 - 620,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary
Medical and retirement benefits
Generous paid time off and study leave
Mentorship program with experiencedAtt

Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional in South Africa is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney for a fully remote, 12-month fixed-term role. You will work with senior attorneys on litigation, contracts, and IP, performing legal research, drafting materials, and maintaining case trackers from a remote-first setup.

The role emphasizes learning across practice areas, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced digital environment.

Qualifications

  • Admitted to practice law in South Africa with a clean disciplinary record.
  • JD or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
  • Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills.
  • Comfortable working independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, and case law.
  • Assist in drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
  • Support senior attorneys in case management and trial preparation.
  • Communicate with clients to gather information and provide case updates.
  • Review and analyze discovery documents.
  • Participate in client meetings and depositions.

Skills

Legal research
Legal writing
Analytical thinking
Remote work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

LexisNexis Legal & Professional in South Africa is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney for a fully remote, 12-month fixed-term role. You will work with senior attorneys on litigation, contracts, and IP, performing legal research, drafting materials, and maintaining case trackers from a remote-first setup.

The role emphasizes learning across practice areas, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced digital environment.

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