CAREERS
Corporate Commercial Junior Associate
Job Description:
Job Title: Corporate / Commercial Junior Associate
Location: Mahumani Incorporated, Pretoria Office
About the Role:
Mahumani Incorporated is seeking a Corporate Commercial Junior Associate to join our Pretoria office. The role involves providing comprehensive litigation services, primarily within Corporate and Commercial Law.
The ideal candidate holds an LLB Degree, is an Admitted Attorney, and is capable of managing a diverse practice. Responsibilities include handling all phases of litigation from inception to resolution, as well as attending to commercial litigation in all courts.
Applications for this job closes on Friday 31 January 2025.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Consulting and managing all corporate legal processes.
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Manage a diverse practice and handle all phases of litigation from inception to resolution.
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Attend to Commercial litigation in all courts
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Attend Mediations, arbitrations, and Trials as required
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Advance knowledge of civil commercial procedure, evidence, and litigation strategies
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Advance knowledge and experience in Procurement law and litigation related thereto, enforcement of the by-laws
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Drafting and reviewing of the by-laws
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Ensuring that targets are met as set from time to time
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Conduct extensive legal research and analysis to provide accurate and timely legal advice to clients;
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Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery affidavits and advisory memorandums;
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Professional client service and matter management.
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Attending to all legal aspects of clients files and making correct and legally informed decisions
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Attending court and occasionally doing their own court appearance
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Performs all other related duties
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Billing and Invoicing
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
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LLB Degree, and Admitted Attorney
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Must have right of appearance in High court
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Minimum 3 years post admission litigation
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Minimum 3 years of Government Regulatory Framework (PFMA and MFMA) and
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minimum of 3 years Commercial and Corporate and Alternative Dispute Resolutions, which may include but may not be limited to:
- Administrative law, constitutional law, municipal law and contractual law
- Local & National Government Regulatory Framework
- Environmental law
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AJS competent
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Caseline, and Court Online knowledge
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Fluent in English
ATTRIBUTES/ATTITUDE & COMPETENCIES
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Well-developed planning organised and time management skills.
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High leadership skills
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Ability to deliver good quality work under pressure
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Ability to engage with clients professionally
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Able to analyze and solve matters
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Teamwork / Cooperation
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Written communication-Expert Level
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Initiative
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Follow-up
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Attention to detail - Expert Level
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Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO MEET THE EXPECTED REQUIREMENTS AS PER ADVERT
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL RACES AND GENDER