Description:
Job Title: Newly Admitted Attorney Location: Sandton
Employment Type: Full-Time
Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Commercial, Family, and Criminal LawRole Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious, and highly professional Newly Admitted Attorney to join our legal team. This role is designed for a "go-getter" who is eager to immerse themselves in diverse legal matters and is committed to both personal professional growth and the commercial expansion of the firm. The successful candidate will be expected to handle a varied caseload while actively participating in business development and client acquisition.Key Responsibilities
- Litigation Management: Independently manage and assist on civil litigation matters in both the Magistrates’ Court and High Court.
- Diverse Practice: Provide legal counsel and drafting across multiple departments, including Commercial Law, Family Law, and Criminal Law.
- Court Appearances: Attend court proceedings, trials, and motions, ensuring high-quality representation and advocacy.
- Drafting & Research: Prepare high-level pleadings, notices, legal opinions, and complex commercial contracts.
- Client Relations: Conduct professional consultations with clients, providing clear, strategic, and ethical legal advice.
- Business Development: Proactively identify opportunities to bring on new clients and expand the firm’s existing portfolio.
- File Administration: Ensure meticulous file management, time-recording, and adherence to internal billing and reporting procedures.Minimum Requirements
- Admission: Must be a duly admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
- Experience: Proven exposure to Civil Litigation (Magistrates and High Court) is essential.
- Knowledge Base: Solid understanding of Commercial, Family, and Criminal Law.
- Communication: Exceptional command of English (written and verbal) with the ability to draft complex documents with precision.
- Mobility: Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transport - optional.Candidate Profile
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: A self-starter who understands that legal practice is a business and is motivated to bring in new instructions.
- Professionalism: Maintains a high standard of ethics, punctuality, and professional decorum at all times.
- Resilience: Ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and handle a high-volume workload.
- Growth-Oriented: A lifelong learner who is open to mentorship and dedicated to becoming a specialist in their field.Application Process
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV, a copy of their Admission Certificate, and a brief cover letter detailing their experience in the specified practice areas to info@rr-inc.co.za
Closing Date: 31 March 2026