Pretoria East: FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY
Minimum Requirements:
-Presentable and professional Afrikaans speaking individual
-Afrikaans and English first and second languages a must (fully proficient – Afr & Eng client base)
-LLB Degree completed and admitted as an Attorney
-Minimum 1 year post admission experience in High Court & Magistrate’s Court Litigation and specifically Family Law matters A MUST
-Fully independently functional in Family Law matters A MUST (Not limited to Divorces)
-Able to work under pressure essential for this position
-Computer literate in MS Office (Legal Suite advantageous)
-Own reliable vehicle (Firm not on bus route)
-Stable employment record
-Contactable References
Duties:
-High Court & Magistrate’s Court Litigation
-Family Law matters
-Drafting of summonses, notices and pleadings, legal documentation relating to Family Law
-Correspondence and liaison with clients, attorneys, Family Advocate, Advocates and various experts in private practice (e.g. psychological / social / forensic)
-Attendance to High Court with clients and advocates
-Court appearances in Family Court
-Consultations with clients
Salary: Negotiable depending on post admission Family Law experience (Market related)
E-mail detailed CV in Word or PDF (Not as a link) to oneilc@telkomsa.net and indicate the following in the subject line:
- Reference CR1955; and
- Your salary expectation
(Also forward a recent photograph and Reference letters if possible)
APPLICATIONS NOT MEETING ALL REQUIREMENTS WILL BE DELETED.
