Junior Associate

Hands-on from day one, the Junior Associate will stay updated with changes in legislation and legal procedures affecting, prepare and manage billing and invoicing for legal services and draft, review, and format legal documents for a financial services business in Midrand, Gauteng.

Leadership is visible and approachable, and good ideas are always welcome. There is a strong sense of accountability and pride across the team. The business promotes from within wherever possible, opening doors over time. We would love to see your CV if this role speaks to you.

• Conduct legal research using legislation, case law databases, and legal textbooks to support legal opinions and arguments.
• Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of the legal practice council and maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Prepare and manage billing and invoicing for legal services, capturing time records and following up on outstanding accounts.
• Assist with preparation of trial bundles including copying, collating, indexing, and paginating documents as per court rules.
• Manage the diary and schedule of attorneys including arranging consultations, court appearances, and meetings with deadlines met.
• Draft, review, and format legal documents including contracts, pleadings, affidavits, opinions, and correspondence with high accuracy.

• A minimum of one to three years of experience in a legal environment including a law firm, corporate legal department, or public service.
• Excellent word processing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office to produce accurately typed legal documents.
• Knowledge of court rules, procedures, and legal terminology relevant to the practice area of the firm.
• Proficiency in legal software packages including conveyancing platforms, legal accounting systems, and document management systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, counsel, and court personnel professionally.