Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys are looking for a Senior associate/ Junior Partner to join the Litigation team taking over an existing practice of a partner who is emigrating.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Provide clear legal advice on complex legal matters
- Act as counsel on legal issues in a timely and effective manner
- Contacting and liaising with internal and external clients
- Research and analyse relevant regulatory requirements and translate into business solutions.
- Drafting of legal opinions, affidavits, pleadings and related court documents
- Building and maintaining business relationships with clients and other stake holders
- Overseeing a paralegal and associate who carry out bank recoveries
- An in-depth understanding of court processes in the High and Magistrates Court
Minimum Requirements:
- LLB Degree
- 5-10 years’ experience working in a law firm as a practicing attorney.
Behaviours (Interpersonal Skills Required to Complete Activities):
- Communicate effectively both verbally and written
- Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and plan
- Demonstrate customer focus
- Constructive teamwork
- Honesty, reliability, and punctuality
- Ability to take initiative
- Be able to work under pressure, and occasionally after hours.
- Ability to work independently and to use initiative
- Meticulous and ability to pay attention to detail
Job Working Conditions:
- Own transport essential
- Mon – Fri | 08h00 – 17h00
- On-site based in Durban, Umhlanga