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Candidate Attorney

Green Marble Recruitment·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
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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.

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.

Key skills

Bachelors
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At a glance

Company

Green Marble Recruitment

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 22, 2026

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