Labour Law Attorney (CCMA and Labour Court)

A financial services company legal department in Alberton needs an attorney who can draft, advise and stand up in court. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is Alberton-based, with most of your time spent at a financial services company legal department.

• Track legislation changes that affect clients' businesses
• Record billable time and hit the monthly target
• Appear in the magistrate's court, CCMA, Labour Court or High Court as your matters need
• Brief counsel and prepare them for trial and opposed motions
• Advise clients on risk, settlement and next steps in plain language
• Negotiate settlements and draft settlement agreements

• Sound judgement under deadline pressure
• Enrolled with the Legal Practice Council and holding a current Fidelity Fund certificate if you handle trust money
• 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

• Medical aid and retirement fund
• Annual bonus linked to billing
• Clear path to directorship at some firms
• Hybrid work outside court days

• Lead with your admission year, practice area and the courts or forums you appear in.
• Give a short matter list with outcomes, stripped of client names, to prove your experience.