Candidate Attorney Job at Green Marble Recruitment

ROLE OVERVIEW:

• The Candidate Attorney will assist with litigation matters across the Magistrate’s Court and High Court, including drafting, court appearances, client consultations and preparation of matters with Counsel.
• The role also provides exposure to civil and commercial, family and criminal law matters.

Minimum requirements:

• Relevant qualification essential: BCom Law/ LLB / BA Law / BProc. 
• 1st year Article Clerk with right of appearance
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English (read, write and speak) to serve clients in home language. 
• Own vehicle essential.
• Willing to travel to Pretoria CBD.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Drafting of pleadings, notices and applications in the Magistrate’s Court and High Court (defended/undefended and opposed/unopposed).
• Attending to trial matters as well as unopposed and opposed motions.
• Attending trials and motions with Counsel in the High Court.
• Assisting Counsel in all aspects of trial- and motion preparation.
• Attending consultations with clients and Counsel.
• Service and filing of documents at the Magistrate’s Court and High Court.
• Civil and Commercial litigation which will include amongst others:
• Partnership, Sale of business, Sale of shares, Shareholder’s, Sale of member’s interest agreements, etc.
• Lease and sale of property agreements.
• General power of attorney.
• Compliance with applicable legislation.
• Building contracts
• Administration of deceased estates.

Family law matters:

• Maintenance applications.
• Children’s Court proceedings.
• Domestic violence interdicts.
• Division of matrimonial estates.
• Surrogate motherhood agreements.
• Cohabitation agreements.
• Parental plan agreements.
• Contact rights disputes.
• Anti-nuptial contracts.
• Partnership agreement.
• Correspondent work.

Criminal law matters which include:

• Bail applications.
• Criminal trials and court appearances.
• Harassment interdicts.
• Specialized Crimes Court matters.
• Appeals, Reviews, Petitions, Expert opinions.
• Plea and sentence agreements.
• Alternative dispute resolutions.