Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-09-07
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Skilled
Experience: Between 3 - 5 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Law firm in Pretoria East is looking for a Junior Attorney to join their team in Pretoria.
Requirements:

• LLB Degree from an accredited institution
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Between 3 to 5 years post-admission experience in general or civil litigation - Banking law
• Strong working knowledge of litigation processes, court procedures, and relevant legislation
• Demonstrated ability to manage a litigation caseload independently and effectively
• Exceptional drafting, legal research, and advocacy skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients

Key duties:

• Draft, review, and finalise legal documents, including contracts, settlement agreements, and court pleadings.
• Provide sound legal advice to major financial sector clients, with a focus on litigation strategies and debt recovery solutions.
• Manage high-value defended matters from inception to finalisation, including the negotiation and settlement of disputes and full representation in court proceedings.
• Support senior attorneys with complex dispute resolution, debt collection matters, and contractual disputes.
• Develop case strategies for banking-related litigation, including pre-litigation negotiation and risk assessment.
• Conduct direct consultations with clients to assess cases, provide advice, and negotiate settlement terms where applicable.
• Maintain meticulous case records, monitor procedural timelines, and ensure compliance with all applicable rules and deadlines.
• Prepare and submit detailed monthly matter reports and litigation performance matrices to management.

Please send your CV to info@viragorecruit.co.za
Description
Law firm in Pretoria East is looking for a Junior Attorney to join their team in Pretoria.
Requirements:

• LLB Degree from an accredited institution
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Between 3 to 5 years post-admission experience in general or civil litigation - Banking law
• Strong working knowledge of litigation processes, court procedures, and relevant legislation
• Demonstrated ability to manage a litigation caseload independently and effectively
• Exceptional drafting, legal research, and advocacy skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients

Key duties:

• Draft, review, and finalise legal documents, including contracts, settlement agreements, and court pleadings.
• Provide sound legal advice to major financial sector clients, with a focus on litigation strategies and debt recovery solutions.
• Manage high-value defended matters from inception to finalisation, including the negotiation and settlement of disputes and full representation in court proceedings.
• Support senior attorneys with complex dispute resolution, debt collection matters, and contractual disputes.
• Develop case strategies for banking-related litigation, including pre-litigation negotiation and risk assessment.
• Conduct direct consultations with clients to assess cases, provide advice, and negotiate settlement terms where applicable.
• Maintain meticulous case records, monitor procedural timelines, and ensure compliance with all applicable rules and deadlines.
• Prepare and submit detailed monthly matter reports and litigation performance matrices to management.

Please send your CV to info@viragorecruit.co.za
Minimum Requirements
Law firm in Pretoria East is looking for a Junior Attorney to join their team in Pretoria.
Requirements:

• LLB Degree from an accredited institution
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Between 3 to 5 years post-admission experience in general or civil litigation - Banking law
• Strong working knowledge of litigation processes, court procedures, and relevant legislation
• Demonstrated ability to manage a litigation caseload independently and effectively
• Exceptional drafting, legal research, and advocacy skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients

Key duties:

• Draft, review, and finalise legal documents, including contracts, settlement agreements, and court pleadings.
• Provide sound legal advice to major financial sector clients, with a focus on litigation strategies and debt recovery solutions.
• Manage high-value defended matters from inception to finalisation, including the negotiation and settlement of disputes and full representation in court proceedings.
• Support senior attorneys with complex dispute resolution, debt collection matters, and contractual disputes.
• Develop case strategies for banking-related litigation, including pre-litigation negotiation and risk assessment.
• Conduct direct consultations with clients to assess cases, provide advice, and negotiate settlement terms where applicable.
• Maintain meticulous case records, monitor procedural timelines, and ensure compliance with all applicable rules and deadlines.
• Prepare and submit detailed monthly matter reports and litigation performance matrices to management.

Please send your CV to info@viragorecruit.co.za