Junior Attorney

Well established firm of attorneys is looking for a Junior Attorney to join their team. Our client is seeking an individual who has recently completed their articles and is due to be admitted or preferably a junior attorney.

Overview of role:

1. Drafting summonses, applications, affidavits, and other legal processes
2. Having affidavits attested
3. Registering on, loading, and effectively utilizing CaseLines and Court Online to keep track of and monitor progress made in matters assigned
4. Profiling and proceeding with legal action against juristic entities and sureties
5. Conducting deceased estate and insolvency searches
6. Corresponding with liquidators, trustees, and executors
7. Liaison with correspondent attorneys, the courts, and sheriffs
8. Providing opinions in relation to credit law and changes to legislation
9. Responding to court queries
10. Preparing reports ahead of meetings with debtors
11. Ensuring that legal action against debtors is instituted when necessary
12. Appearing in court when required
13. Preparing briefs to counsel
14. Drafting templates
15. Dealing with post-judgment accounts, including warrants of execution and bank account attachments

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.