Junior Attorney (1-2 years post admission)
Firm: GMI Attorneys - Gildenhuys Malatji (Pretoria, Groenkloof)
Contact: Mbali Mhlongo
Phone: 012 428 8622
Email CV to: mmhlongo@gminc.co.za
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Junior Attorney with 1–2 years’ post- admission experience to join GMI Attorneys. The successful candidate will have a solid foundation in litigation and a strong interest in commercial litigation matters. Exposure to regulatory institutions, state owned enterprises and financial sector matters will be advantageous.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Junior Attorney with 1–2 years’ post- admission experience to join GMI Attorneys. The successful candidate will have a solid foundation in litigation and a strong interest in commercial litigation matters. Exposure to regulatory institutions, state owned enterprises and financial sector matters will be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and assist with commercial litigation matters from inception to finalisation
- Draft pleadings, notices, affidavits, heads of argument and correspondence
- Conduct legal research and provide written legal opinions
- Appear in court where appropriate
- Brief and liaise with advocates and correspondents
- Engage with clients and provide professional legal advice
- Assist with regulatory and compliance-related matters
- Manage files independently under supervision
- Ensure adherence to court rules and internal deadlines