Junior Attorney - Pietermaritzburg
Accountancy Placements · Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
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Start free — we apply for you →- Our client seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Attorney to join its Legal Process Team in Pietermaritzburg.
Responsibilities
- Drafting summonses, applications, affidavits, and other legal documents
- Managing debt recovery matters and initiating legal action against debtors
- Utilising CaseLines and Court Online to monitor litigation
- Conducting deceased estate and insolvency searches
- Liaising with courts, sheriffs, correspondent attorneys, liquidators and other stakeholders
- Preparing briefs to counsel and appearing in court when required
- Managing post-judgment processes, including warrants of execution and bank account attachments
- Providing legal opinions on credit law and legislative developments
Requirements
- Completed articles and awaiting admission or recently admitted as an attorney
- Previous experience in debt recovery, civil litigation or a similar role
- Knowledge of CaseLines, Court Online and legal processes
- Strong drafting, communication, organisational and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines and work independently