Candidate Attorney

The purpose of this Candidate Attorney role is to prepare and manage billing and invoicing for legal services and maintain and organise legal files and records in physical and electronic format.

This position is based in Mitchells Plain, Western Cape. Day to day, you will collaborate with colleagues who take real pride in their work. You will be encouraged to broaden your expertise and take on new challenges. Apply now to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.

The role carries deadline-driven reporting cycles, particularly around month-end and year-end.

• Stay updated with changes in legislation and legal procedures affecting the practice areas in which the firm operates.
• Manage the conveyancing process for property transactions including preparing transfer documents and lodging at the Deeds Office.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, court officials, and other stakeholders professionally, providing updates and managing expectations.
• 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.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, counsel, and court personnel professionally.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure documents are error-free and deadlines and filing requirements are strictly observed.
• High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
• A minimum of one to three years of experience in a legal environment including a law firm, corporate legal department, or public service.
• Knowledge of court rules, procedures, and legal terminology relevant to the practice area of the firm.
• For candidate attorney positions, an LLB degree from an accredited university and eligibility to register articles with the law society.
• Excellent word processing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office to produce accurately typed legal documents.