Junior Attorney
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Job Specifications
Junior Attorney – Pietermaritzburg
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