A well-established law firm in Silver Lakes, Pretoria is looking for a 1st Year Article Clerk / Candidate Attorney to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent LLB graduate who is professional, bilingual in Afrikaans and English, and eager to gain hands-on litigation experience across civil, commercial and family law matters.
NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS:
Completed LLB / BCom Law / BA Law / BProc.
Right of appearance advantageous.
Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
Own reliable vehicle essential.
Willing to travel to Pretoria CBD.
Professional, organised and eager to learn.
You will gain exposure to:
Magistrate's Court and High Court matters
Civil and commercial litigation
Family law matters
Drafting pleadings, notices and applications
Trial preparation and court attendances
Client and counsel consultations
Duties and responsibilities:
Drafts pleadings, notices, and applications in the Magistrate's Court and High Court (defended/undefended and opposed/unopposed matters).
Attends to trial matters as well as unopposed and opposed motions.
Attends trials and motions with Counsel in the High Court.
Assists Counsel in all aspects of trial and motion preparation.
Attends consultations with clients and Counsel.
Serves and files documents at the Magistrate's Court and High Court.
Civil and Commercial litigation, which will include, amongst others:
Partnership, Sale of business, Sale of shares, Shareholder's, Sale of member's interest agreements, etc.
Lease and sale of property agreements.
General power of attorney.
Compliance with applicable legislation.
Building contracts
Administration of deceased estates.
Family law matters:
Maintenance applications.
Children's Court proceedings.
Domestic violence interdicts.
Division of matrimonial estates.
Surrogate motherhood agreements.
Cohabitation agreements.
Parental plan agreements.
Contact rights disputes.
Anti-nuptial contracts.
Partnership agreement.
Correspondent work.
Criminal law matters, which include:
Bail applications.
Criminal trials and court appearances.
Harassment interdicts.
Specialized Crimes Court matters.
Appeals, Reviews, Petitions, Expert opinions.
Plea and sentence agreements.
Alternative dispute resolutions.