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Admitted Attorney (Personal Injury)

How2Apply Talent Network

Pretoria West, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Legal

R65 750 – R92 000/month

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Job Description

Clients trust your advice at this financial services company legal department in Pretoria West, so it has to be sound and practical. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Location: Pretoria West, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

The work, day to day

Draft and review contracts, shareholder agreements and legal opinions
Keep trust account instructions and fee notes accurate
Record billable time and hit the monthly target
Appear in the magistrate's court, CCMA, Labour Court or High Court as your matters need
Track legislation changes that affect clients' businesses

What you need

Able to manage client relationships without a senior in the room
Strong drafting and legal research
LLB and admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa
Sound judgement under deadline pressure
Enrolled with the Legal Practice Council and holding a current Fidelity Fund certificate if you handle trust money

Nice if you have

LLM or postgraduate certificate in your specialist area
Experience on bank or insurer panels
Notarial admission

On offer

Annual bonus linked to billing
Paid LPC fees and CPD
Hybrid work outside court days
Clear path to directorship at some firms

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pretoria West really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certificate of admission as an attorney 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 7 working days, usually by phone.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

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