PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT / JUNIOR ATTORNEY (EE CANDIDATE)

Job Description

LLB DEGREE
ADMITTED AS AN ATTORNEY
COMPLETED ARTICLES
Be skilled with Case Lines and Court Online systems
Able to prepare and manage correspondence, client reports and documents
Updating of clients in accordance with the SLA
Must be organised and able to take initiative – work independently
Proficiency in Diary Management
Must be able to follow-up with agents, sheriffs, staff, and Clients
Right of appearance in the High Court will be an added advantage
Strong drafting skills of Section 129 and 345 Notices, Combined Summonses, Application for Default Judgments, Summary Judgments, Liquidations, Sequestrations and Writs of Execution
Ability to litigate out of the High Court and the Magistrate’s Court
Be knowledgeable with the drafting to comply with the NCA and understand its application
Computer literate – Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Ability to work under pressure
Proficiency in office administration
Professional telephone manners
Knowledge of the DM11 system