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Admitted Attorney (Personal Injury)

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Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Legal

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Job Description

A boutique labour law practice in Ballito needs an attorney who can draft, advise and stand up in court. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The site is in Ballito; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What you'll actually do

Manage a portfolio of litigation or advisory matters on your own
Review company processes for POPIA and privacy compliance
Record billable time and hit the monthly target
Track legislation changes that affect clients' businesses
Draft and review contracts, shareholder agreements and legal opinions
Supervise and train candidate attorneys and paralegals

Must-haves

LLB and admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa
Strong drafting and legal research
Enrolled with the Legal Practice Council and holding a current Fidelity Fund certificate if you handle trust money
Sound judgement under deadline pressure
Right of appearance in the High Court for litigation posts

Extra points for

Existing client following
LLM or postgraduate certificate in your specialist area
Experience on bank or insurer panels

What's in it for you

Annual bonus linked to billing
Clear path to directorship at some firms
Paid LPC fees and CPD

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certificate of admission as an attorney, LPC certificate of good standing plus summary of significant matters you handled, with client names removed.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Ballito; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Before you hit apply

Lead with your admission year, practice area and the courts or forums you appear in.
Firms check your LPC standing, so get your certificate of good standing before you apply.