Labour Law Attorney (CCMA and Labour Court)

Take on a real caseload and build your name at a property developer's in-house team in Sandton. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The site is in Sandton; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Appear in the magistrate's court, CCMA, Labour Court or High Court as your matters need
• Record billable time and hit the monthly target
• Manage a portfolio of litigation or advisory matters on your own
• Advise clients on risk, settlement and next steps in plain language
• Draft and review contracts, shareholder agreements and legal opinions
• Brief counsel and prepare them for trial and opposed motions

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

• Existing client following
• Certificate in data protection or compliance
• LLM or postgraduate certificate in your specialist area

• Medical aid and retirement fund
• Annual bonus linked to billing
• Hybrid work outside court days

• Give a short matter list with outcomes, stripped of client names, to prove your experience.
• Firms check your LPC standing, so get your certificate of good standing before you apply.