Candidate Attorney

We are looking for a driven Candidate Attorney to join our financial services business in Benoni, Gauteng.

You will be encouraged to broaden your expertise and take on new challenges. Communication is open, and everyone pulls in the same direction. Put your name forward today and tell us what you bring.

• Maintain and organise legal files and records in physical and electronic format, ensuring documents are correctly indexed and retrievable.
• Draft, review, and format legal documents including contracts, pleadings, affidavits, opinions, and correspondence with high accuracy.
• Manage the conveyancing process for property transactions including preparing transfer documents and lodging at the Deeds Office.
• Manage the diary and schedule of attorneys including arranging consultations, court appearances, and meetings with deadlines met.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, court officials, and other stakeholders professionally, providing updates and managing expectations.
• Assist with preparation of trial bundles including copying, collating, indexing, and paginating documents as per court rules.
• Prepare and manage billing and invoicing for legal services, capturing time records and following up on outstanding accounts.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure documents are error-free and deadlines and filing requirements are strictly observed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, counsel, and court personnel professionally.
• Proficiency in legal software packages including conveyancing platforms, legal accounting systems, and document management systems.
• Excellent word processing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office to produce accurately typed legal documents.
• For paralegal and secretary roles, a diploma or certificate in legal studies, paralegal practice, or legal secretarial studies.
• A minimum of one to three years of experience in a legal environment including a law firm, corporate legal department, or public service.