Junior Attorney - Pietermaritzburg

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**Job Title:** Junior Attorney - Pietermaritzburg **Company:** Accountancy Placements --- **Overview** Accountancy Placements' client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Attorney to join its Legal Process Team in Pietermaritzburg. **What you will do** * Drafting summonses, applications, affidavits, and other legal documents * Managing debt recovery matters and initiating legal action against debtors * Utilising CaseLines and Court Online to monitor litigation * Conducting deceased estate and insolvency searches * Liaising with courts, sheriffs, correspondent attorneys, liquidators and other stakeholders * Preparing briefs to counsel and appearing in court when required * Managing post-judgment processes, including warrants of execution and bank account attachments * Providing legal opinions on credit law and legislative developments **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Completed articles and awaiting admission or recently admitted as an attorney * Previous experience in debt recovery, civil litigation or a similar role * Knowledge of CaseLines, Court Online and legal processes * Strong drafting, communication, organisational and analytical skills * Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines and work independently **Who should apply** A motivated and detail-oriented individual with strong drafting, communication, organisational, and analytical skills. The ideal candidate should be capable of managing multiple matters, meeting deadlines, and working independently. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/junior-attorney-pietermaritzburg-accountancy-placements Source: myjobmag

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