Candidate Attorney

A vibrant financial services business in Centurion, Gauteng is keen to welcome a Candidate Attorney to its growing team.

A safety-first, quality-driven approach underpins everything the team does. Do well here and the door to greater responsibility opens quickly. The team operates with a hands-on, get-it-done attitude and good camaraderie. If you meet the requirements below, we encourage you to apply today.

• Manage the diary and schedule of attorneys including arranging consultations, court appearances, and meetings with deadlines met.
• Assist with preparation of trial bundles including copying, collating, indexing, and paginating documents as per court rules.
• Conduct legal research using legislation, case law databases, and legal textbooks to support legal opinions and arguments.
• Stay updated with changes in legislation and legal procedures affecting the practice areas in which the firm operates.
• Maintain and organise legal files and records in physical and electronic format, ensuring documents are correctly indexed and retrievable.
• Prepare and manage billing and invoicing for legal services, capturing time records and following up on outstanding accounts.

• For candidate attorney positions, an LLB degree from an accredited university and eligibility to register articles with the law society.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, counsel, and court personnel professionally.
• High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
• Knowledge of court rules, procedures, and legal terminology relevant to the practice area of the firm.
• For paralegal and secretary roles, a diploma or certificate in legal studies, paralegal practice, or legal secretarial studies.