SUMMARY:
Associate Attorney (Professional Assistant)
POSITION INFO:
Employer Description
A well-established law firm located close to Rosebank area.
Job Description
Our client has a vacancy available in their Johannesburg branch (Rosebank area) for a professional assistant with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in High Court litigation.
The job requirements are as follows:
Be skilled with Case Lines and Court Online systems. Able to prepare and manage correspondence, client reports and documents
Updating of clients in accordance with the SLA. Proficient in Diary Management. Must be able to follow up with agents, sheriffs, staff, and Clients. Strong drafting skills of Section 129 and 345 Notices, Combined Summonses, Application for Default Judgments, Summary Judgments, Liquidations, Sequestrations and Writs of Execution. Ability to litigate out of the High Court and the Magistrate’s Court. Experience in this field of law is required. Be knowledgeable with drafting to comply with the NCA and understand its application
Qualifications
LLB Degree. Admitted Attorney. Right of appearance in the High Court will be an added advantage
Skills
Minimum 3 years experience in High Court Litigation. Must be organised and able to take initiative – work independently. Computer literate - Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Ability to work under pressure Proficiency in office administration. Professional telephone manners.
Benefits
Negotiable
