Candidate Attorney

SUMMARY:
CANDIDATE ATTORNEY 
Pretoria East, Silver Lakes

STEP INTO LITIGATION. BUILD YOUR LEGAL CAREER.

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS:
BCom Law / LLB / BA Law / BProc.
1st Year Article Clerk with Right of Appearance.
Fluent in Afrikaans & English.
Valid Driver’s Licence & Own Vehicle.
Willi to travel to Pretoria CBD.

ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Candidate Attorney will assist with litigation matters across the Magistrate’s Court and High Court, including drafting, court appearances, client consultations and preparation of matters with Counsel.
The role also provides exposure to civil and commercial, family and criminal law matters.

Please send your CV to admin@gmrc.co.za

Please note that only candidates who meet all the requirements will be contacted for the opportunity.
We look forward to receiving your application!

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements: Relevant qualification essential: BCom Law\/ LLB \/ BA Law \/ BProc. 1st year Article Clerk with right of appearance Fluent in Afrikaans and English (read, write and speak) to serve clients in home language. Own vehicle essential. Willing to travel to Pretoria CBD. Duties and responsibilities: Drafting of pleadings, notices and applications in the Magistrate's Court and High Court (defended\/undefended and opposed\/unopposed). Attending to trial matters as well as unopposed and opposed motions. Attending trials and motions with Counsel in the High Court. Assisting Counsel in all aspects of trial- and motion preparation. Attending consultations with clients and Counsel. Service and filing of 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.