Candidate Attorney / Candidate Legal Practitioner

Mendelsons Attorneys is a Johannesburg-based law firm specialising in commercial litigation, insolvency, business rescue, restructuring, white collar defence, and related commercial legal services.

We are looking for a motivated, diligent and capable Candidate Attorney / Candidate Legal Practitioner to join our growing practice.

This position is particularly suited to someone who is looking to gain meaningful exposure to litigation, insolvency, business rescue and commercial legal work.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work closely with the director and professional staff of the firm across a range of litigation and commercial matters.

The role requires someone who is organised, intellectually curious, reliable, and willing to take ownership of work. The successful candidate must be comfortable with legal research, drafting, court processes, client communication, file administration, and the practical demands of litigation practice.

Key Responsibilities

The role will include:

• Legal research and case preparation;
• Drafting letters, notices, pleadings, affidavits and other legal documents;
• Preparing court bundles, indexes, notices and filing documents;
• Attending court, counsel consultations, client meetings and insolvency enquiries where required;
• Managing deadlines, diaries and procedural steps;
• Liaising with clients, counsel, correspondents, sheriffs and service providers;
• Assisting with commercial litigation, insolvency, business rescue and restructuring matters;
• Taking instructions, preparing file notes and reporting on matter progress;
• Assisting with legal opinions, memoranda and research notes;
• Supporting the director and professional staff with day-to-day legal work and file management.

Applicants should have:

• Either eligibility to commence practical vocational training or an existing practical vocational training contract capable of cession;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Good legal research and drafting ability;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines;
• A professional, responsible and ethical approach to work;
• A willingness to learn and take constructive feedback.

Preference

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Have some work experience;
• Have an interest in insolvency, business rescue, restructuring, commercial litigation or white collar matters;
• Are able to work independently while still taking direction properly.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Hard-working and dependable;
• Curious and eager to learn;
• Precise and careful in their work;
• Professional in dealing with clients, colleagues and service providers;
• Able to work under pressure;
• Comfortable taking initiative;
• Serious about building a career in litigation and commercial legal practice.

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