Litigation Associate Financial Services Johannesburg

Introduction

Our client in the financial services industry has an opportunity for a Junior Litigation Associate. The role Junior Legal Associate to support their internal legal department which comprises a Senior Legal Associate and a Legal Associate in the hands-on execution of commercial recoveries. The role works under direction while learning the trade with the aim of growing into a fully-fledged Legal Associate in time.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Being an active hands-on participant in the management of commercial recovery matters under the direction of the Senior Legal Associate and the Legal Associate
• Doing the legwork that physically moves a matter forward i.e. anything and everything required to progressing steps on the ground
• Dealing directly under direction with court sheriffs and related parties in the recovery process
• Holding firm and upholding Spartan’s position when engaging stakeholders.
• Being ready when deadlines are tight to take direction and travel including to another town to get the job done
• Assisting with affidavits court papers and related recovery documentation
• Learning to draft legal agreements and related documents from standard templates (e.g. Loan Agreements Pledge and Cession Agreements Guarantees etc.)
• Building an understanding of the commerciality of the loans and facilities Spartan offers and how these translate into security and enforcement
• Performing general administration and ensuring recovery files records and system information are up to date accurate and correctly signed off
• This is a hands-on office-based learning role

Desired Experience & Qualification

Requirements:

• Law Degree.
• Admitted Attorney.
• Minimum 1 - 2 years post-articles legal experience.

Desired Skills:

• EQ - (self-awareness self-management reading the room and managing the room).
• Obsessive about controlling documentation - understands the impact of incorrect paperwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Organized & professional work ethic.
• Ability to take initiative and learn quickly.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Comfortable in engaging with customers at all levels.
• Comfortable dealing with conflict and litigation related to recoveries.

Package & Remuneration

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1