Labour Law Attorney (CCMA and Labour Court)

How2Apply Talent Network
Atlantis, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Legal
R65 750 – R87 750/month
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Job Description

You'll run your own files from instruction to judgment at a mid-sized commercial law firm in Atlantis. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Home base is a mid-sized commercial law firm on the Atlantis side of Western Cape. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

  • Record billable time and hit the monthly target
  • Advise clients on risk, settlement and next steps in plain language
  • Negotiate settlements and draft settlement agreements
  • Brief counsel and prepare them for trial and opposed motions
  • Track legislation changes that affect clients' businesses
  • Supervise and train candidate attorneys and paralegals

Must-haves

  • At least 2 years of post-admission experience in the relevant field
  • Strong drafting and legal research
  • Right of appearance in the High Court for litigation posts
  • LLB and admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa
  • Enrolled with the Legal Practice Council and holding a current Fidelity Fund certificate if you handle trust money

Nice if you have

  • Existing client following
  • Notarial admission
  • Experience on bank or insurer panels

What you get

  • Hybrid work outside court days
  • Clear path to directorship at some firms
  • Medical aid and retirement fund
  • Paid LPC fees and CPD

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certificate of admission as an attorney plus summary of significant matters you handled, with client names removed.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Atlantis.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryR65 750 – R87 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationAtlantis, Western Cape
CategoryLegal
Experience6+ years
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date5 November 2026
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